Assassin's Apprentice
Books | Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
4.1
(15.4K)
Robin Hobb
A gorgeously illustrated anniversary edition of the book that launched the epic Farseer Trilogy, praised by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written” and Lin-Manuel Miranda as “an incredible series,” featuring a new foreword by Robin Hobb and ten illustrations. Twenty-five years ago, Robin Hobb’s first novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Thus began a beloved saga spanning multiple series, full of adventure, magic, and sinister plots. To celebrate a quarter-century of wonder, this special edition presents a modern classic as it’s never been seen before, with ten beautiful illustrations by Magali Villeneuve. Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father’s gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz’s blood runs the magic Skill—and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Apprentice “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne.”—Publishers Weekly “This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don’t want it to be over.”—Steven Brust
Fantasy
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Author
Robin Hobb
Pages
448
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Published Date
2002-11-05
ISBN
0553897489 9780553897487
Ratings
Google: 4
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"Good book. Don’t read the rest though, unless you WANT to be depressed. Just imagine a Shakespeare strategy where everyone is dead, or wishes that they were."
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katherine baker
"One of the best fantasy novels I’ve read in a long time!"
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Roberta Biallas
"This was the slowest out of the entire series for me. (I skipped mad ships and rain wilds) slowly but surely I got sucked into the characters. Hobbs character building is my absolute favorite. She’s a master at fantasy. This was my first fantasy series since reading Harry Potter years and years ago and it did not disappoint. I’ve heard some people describe these books as misery **** but I think all the stuff that Fitz has to go through makes it more relevant. Life isn’t roses and daisies. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to bang your head on the wall. But you won’t regret a single page! "
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Miranda Corder
"I love this book so so much. I can’t even begin to describe how much I love this book. It’s set at a slow pace but I actually don’t mind it. It feels cozy but it’s also so heart wrenching at the same time. If you’re into fantasy with old vibes, castles, politics, magic, and animals, I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series."
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Sophia Hatfield
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