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The Mad Ship (The Liveship Traders, Book 2)

By: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
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The second volume in this superb trilogy from the author of The Farseer trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and magic.

Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia, but lives only to reclaim the Vivacia as her rightful inheritance. However, Vivacia has been captured by the pirate, ‘King’ Kennit, and is acquiring a keen bloodlust.

Bingtown becomes embroiled in a violent political upheaval against the corrupt Jamaillian leader, while the fading fortunes of the Vestrit family lead Malta deeper into the magical secrets of the mysterious Rain Wilds Traders.

Beyond Bingtown, enigmatic wood-carver Amber dreams of re-launching the Paragon, The Mad Ship, despite the history of death and despair that surrounds him.

Secrets will be revealed – secrets forgotten by sea serpents, hidden by the disfigured Wild Rain Traders, buried deep in wizardwood coffins – secrets with startling, dramatic consequences.

 Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Military Magic Thought-Provoking Royalty

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Critic reviews

'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers… what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.'
The Times

Assassin's Apprentice:
'A gleaming debut'
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Assassin's Quest:
'Assassin's Quest achieves a bittersweet, powerful complexity rare in fantasy' LOCUS

'Robin Hobb writes achingly well'
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Praise for The Liveship Traders series:
'Even better than the Assassin books. I didn't think that was possible'
George R R Martin

'Hobb is a remarkable storyteller.'
Guardian.
All stars
Most relevant

Would you consider the audio edition of The Mad Ship to be better than the print version?

I don't know as only have audiobooks

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mad Ship?

The re-launching of the moody old ship

Have you listened to any of Anne Flosnik’s other performances? How does this one compare?

it compares favoribly with other books of hers

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Its too long to listen to in one sitting

Any additional comments?

I have the whole set of these terrific books and am not yet half way through them, I will be sorry when this adventurous story ends.

Riviting story

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Reading is much better, and, unlike the first book, the sound production has been done well.

I won't deny that Anne Flosnik might not suit everyone, but I find her reading in this book easy to follow and clear - if you made it through the book one reading you'll definitely be fine! You are rewarded with a faster, clearer and well recorded rendition.

The story really gets going in this book, there is none of the long-feeling development of world building and character establishing segments in this. The story is engaging, tense and very enjoyable - I really do recommend making it through the first book if you are reading it and unsure.

Great book, no audio issues this time!

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I was not sure about this trilogy, particularly during the first half of first book but now we’ll in to it and can’t wait for the third one.

Nice story. More background filled in.

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What a wonderful experience!! It's taste to be moved so much by a fantasy novel.

Masterpiece

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Damn this series just gets better and better, The Mad Ship was bigger and the story has just sky rocketed with Hobbs beautiful writing and storyweaving. Having already read the first trilogy by Robin Hobb, I thought I had a very good idea of what to expect with the Liveships trilogy. How wrong was I, it truly is so good its so hard to put down with all the twists and turns. The whole world revolves around the Liveships and their family's and when you find out about how the Liveships are made, its a jaw dropping moment. The author instantly invites you become part of her world and its a world im having so much fun in. The intracases of the plot and setting and the relationships between the characters keeps you hooked from the very start. Some of the characters who you just want to slap silly because of their behaviour, but you eventually feel sorry for them as you come to understand why they have become what they are. Who doesn't love a good fantasy sea adventure of piracy and sea Serpents, I can't highly recommend this book or any of Robin Hobbs books enough. They are a must read for all fantasy fans, now for the final installment Ship Of Destiny, ahh can't wait...😁💙🐉🔥

Wonderful Storytelling.

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