Assassin's Apprentice
Ratings601
Average rating4.1
10/10 Amazing read
CAWPILE SCORE
C-10
A-10
W-10
P-9
I-10
L-10
E-10
TOTAL-9.86/10
I will be talking about it on Libromancy https://libromancy.podbean.com/ on 01/22/23
[b:Assassin's Apprentice 45107 Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) Robin Hobb http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320339497s/45107.jpg 171715] is definitely one of the best books I read this year. The narrative does not depend on any commercial appeal such as several known titles... Finally, [a:Robin Hobb 25307 Robin Hobb http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1205023525p2/25307.jpg] knows how to lead the story of a very elegant way. Despite being written in a slow pace, [b:Assassin's Apprentice 45107 Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) Robin Hobb http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320339497s/45107.jpg 171715] has richly drawn characters in a captivating storyline. Awesome, definitely one of my favorites.
I thought I had read the book before, and once I started it, it was familiar. But I couldn't put it down. So I finished it. I'll probably look for the other two in this series in the used bookstore. I'll read them again too if I can find them.
Loved it. Had a few minor problems, but for the most part found this to be a really satisfying read. Full review on the blog: http://lifeinorbitblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/review-assasins-apprentice-or-ass-app.html
Brilliant. It did take me awhile to get swept up in it. I liked it fine from the beginning but from the moment Lady Thyme calls Fitz back fromt he keep to meeting the Forged Ones and on I was hooked.
This book also made me extra nice to my dogs.
This is a brilliant start to a trilogy. While it stands well on its own with well-rounded characters and an intricate but well-paced plot, it also throws out tendrils of other larger stories in the books to follow. As for the story in this novel alone, one member of my book club pointed out that he is a hero without a quest. Fitz' place in society is so unique and his ways of coping with it feel very boyish and natural to me. He follows the hero's quest but every step of the way ends up a twist on the traditional formula. His relationships with people and with animals all carry a strength of realism within the fantastic setting. He isn't the most likable of heroes, but he is very believable in all his actions.
Definitely a series I'll be continuing when I clear a bit more off this to read shelf.
Good book but I it would have been better if it wasn't for the character names. I just don't care for the names of the characters but I do like the characters.
This was a good book, but it sort of made me mad and sad. It is so frustrating when a villain gets away with stuff, and when the good guy continues to suffer. But overall, I loved the book and this series. Can't wait to dive into book 3.
After many re-reads still one of my favourite fantasy books. It actually becomes better the more you read it. Full review at: http://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/robin-hobb-assassins-apprentice/