These two things are different because Flight of Fools is a satire. The plot and the characters are only the surface of the experience.
Don’t worry. I won’t spoil the book. If you want to figure out what it’s about on your own, I’ll also tell you when you have the general idea and can stop reading.
What Happens in Flight of Fools?
Flight of Fools reads like a fantasy novel. There’s the typical band of good guys:
Brensin, the long-lost prince, back from exile to take the throne