Audiobooks Like Fool's Fate

James Langton narrates the conclusion of Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy across 33 hours with the same understated grief that has defined his Fitz from the beginning — his voice carries the character's exhaustion and love and obligation as a single sustained register rather than performing each emotion separately, which is the only way to honor Hobb's writing. The runtime is a commitment, but Langton earns every hour. All ten recommendations come from Robin Hobb's sprawling Realm of the Elderlings catalog, most narrated by Langton or Anne Flosnik, so the list is a complete Robin Hobb guide for listeners ready to commit to the world.

10 audiobooks for fans of Fool's Fate

  1. 1
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    Fool's Errand

    Realms of the Elderlings • Book 7

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by James Langton

    ★ 4.38 ABR Score (112.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (107.6K) ★ 4.59 Audible (5.0K)
    25h 18m listening time • Released 2014

    Robin Hobb's Tawny Man trilogy opens years after the Farseer trilogy, reuniting us with Fitz in a quieter, more introspective fantasy that rewards those who've done the work.

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    Ship of Destiny

    The Liveship Traders • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    ★ 4.39 ABR Score (94.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (90.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (3.5K)
    33h 39m listening time • Released 2010
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  3. 3
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    The Mad Ship

    The Liveship Traders • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    ★ 4.36 ABR Score (89.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (86.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (3.5K)
    33h 57m listening time • Released 2010
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  4. 4
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    Fool's Assassin

    Fitz and the Fool • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Elliot Hill

    ★ 4.33 ABR Score (71.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K) ★ 4.52 Audible (5.2K)
    27h 18m listening time • Released 2014
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  5. 5
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    Royal Assassin

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    ★ 4.37 ABR Score (259.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (247.8K) ★ 4.56 Audible (11.6K)
    29h 17m listening time • Released 2010
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    Assassin's Quest

    The Farseer Trilogy • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

    ★ 4.30 ABR Score (210.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (199.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (10.9K)
    37h 35m listening time • Released 2010
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  7. 7
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    Ship of Magic

    Liveship Traders • Book 1

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    ★ 4.11 ABR Score (111.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (106.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (4.3K)
    35h 20m listening time • Released 2010

    Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy opens with this sea-faring epic about ships made from the bones of wizards — sprawling, morally complex, and devastating.

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  8. 8
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    Renegade's Magic

    Soldier Son • Book 3

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by John Keating

    ★ 3.75 ABR Score (18.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.56 Goodreads (17.2K) ★ 4.34 Audible (876)
    29h 21m listening time • Released 2009
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    Forest Mage

    Soldier Son • Book 2

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by John Keating

    ★ 3.62 ABR Score (20.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.47 Goodreads (19.7K) ★ 4.2 Audible (923)
    31h 3m listening time • Released 2009
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  10. 10
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    Blood of Dragons

    Rain Wild Chronicles • Book 4

    by Robin Hobb

    Narrated by Anne Flosnik

    ★ 4.28 ABR Score (41.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (39.6K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.2K)
    16h 9m listening time • Released 2013
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