A reader remembers first encountering Robin Hobb in the 1990s, then traces the author’s earlier work as Megan Lindholm and explains why the 1986 novel Wizard of the Pigeons still feels relevant today.
Wizard of the Pigeons was published in 1986 and is considered an early example of urban fantasy.
The novel draws on themes of veterans’ post-war experiences and urban homelessness, making it feel timely decades after its release.
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Hamilton Tracy Hickman Robin Hobb Mark Hodder Charlie Huston J. Martin Robert McCammon Ian McDonald China Miéville L. Donaldson) SFX forums Elbakin.net Rivages Maudits (Robin Hobb) Tad Williams' forums Wizard of the Pigeons Publié par Patrick on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 I'm old enough to have bought Robin Hobb's Assassin's Apprentice around the time it was released circa 1995-1996.
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