George R. R. Martin & Robin Hobb on their underdog characters. @blinkboxbooks

George R. R. Martin & Robin Hobb on their underdog characters. @blinkboxbooks

Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

George R. R. Martin & Robin Hobb speak candidly about their fondness for underdog characters in their books & how they engage their readers.

George & Robin were speaking at a world exclusive event which blinkbox Books were proud to sponsor.

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George R. R. Martin & Robin Hobb on their underdog characters.