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Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 2) (Paperback)

by Robin Hobb (Author)
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  • Paperback: 768 pages
  • Publisher: Voyager; New edition edition (3 Mar 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006480101
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006480105
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 854 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers !what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.' The Times

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The second volume in Robin Hobb's internationally bestselling Farseer series, now reissued in gorgeous new livery. Fitz dreams of Red-Ship Raiders sacking a coastal village, leaving not a single man, woman or child alive. Tortured by this terrible vision he returns to the Six Duchies court where all is far from well. King Shrewd has been struck down by a mysterious illness and King-in-waiting, Verity, spends all his time attempting to conjure storms to confuse and destroy the Red-Ship Raiders. And when he leaves on an insane mission to seek out the mystical Elderings, Fitz is left alone and friendless but for the wolf Nighteyes and the King's Fool with his cryptic prophesies.

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Faster than my legs could carry me!, 3 May 2005
By J "chasingshadows" (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews
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Firstly...I am not going to give away one single shred of the story or indeed character developments that continue into this, the gripping second book in the Farseer Trilogy, because I have no doubt that would make me the most hated follower of this magnificent series.

When I came to the end of this book I ran (and I mean RAN) to my local bookstore to lay my hands on the final instalment of the story of Fitz, the Fool, Molly, Chade, Verity and each and every one of the many more characters brilliantly brought to life by Hobb. I ran not only because it was 4.40pm, the bookstore would be closing and I was in imminent danger of waiting days, or maybe even weeks to discover all that would follow in this utterly engaging character driven and magical, fantasy, adventure drama, but also because even minutes being left in the dark after the cliff-hanger that brings to a close 'Royal Assassin' seemed like a fate worse than death.

So, whatever you do, don't buy 'Royal Assassin' without also purchasing 'Assassin's Quest', or at least having a darn good contingency plan should you find yourself at the end of this book without the conclusion to the trilogy...you've been warned! I only wish I was being clever and exaggerating, but it's the absolute truth- the finale is breath-taking, so ignore my advice at your peril dear readers!!

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A complex, layered, and highly enjoyable read., 15 Jul 1999
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Having read the first in trilogy, "Assassins Apprentice" I approached this with some trepidation, middle books in trilogies usually being somewhat flat, merely building to the climax in the last novel. However, I need not have worried. Throughout the novel is well written in elegant prose, the pace is extremely good. Although it is a much longer book than the first, the length is not superfluous, Robin Hobb was not merely trying to write a long book for the sake of it, but needed to. The snapshot of a corrupt, intrigue entangled court is superb, and trying to sort out this web of betrayal is a major pleasure. The twists and turns are always well done, and contain moments when you knash your teeth in despair and want to scream at the characters. The air of tension in the novel is as good as many a thriller I have read.

Most of all, the characters are compelling, with the strong King-in-Waiting Verity, a good man on the verge of despair, the implacable Burrich and so on. All the characters seem to have layers, few of the major characters - with the possible exception of Prince Regal. Fitz, the central character is in the true mold of a modern Fantasy hero, a normal person forced into high events and is throughout a character it is easy to sympathise with.

The book touches on many issues - love, honour, duty, betrayal - and deals well with them, without being superficial or trite.

The only major gripe in this otherwise excellent novel is the slight feeling of smallness, of a very limited world. This is not a major problem, however, as the world Robin Hobb has created is rich enough.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars - unputdownable!, 21 April 2001
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I'd read Robin's "LiveShip Traders" trilogy and enjoyed that, as well as the first in this trilogy: Assassin's Apprentice. So I was very pleased to find that this book was even better.

Sure, some of the characters can be frustrating at times - just like people are in real life! And I found myself feeling for the Fool, whose wit at times is quite brilliant.

The plot twists and turns, with plenty of intrigue and surprises around each corner. And yes, you know *the* tragedy is coming - it's unavoidable and there's nothing you can do about it. But that just makes it even more painful in some ways, and adds to the depth of the narrative.

Overall then, I found it an excellent and gripping story - well recommended by this reader.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
The whole of this series (the farseer trilogy) is excellent, you'd be hardput to review one book on it's own. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Larewen Evenstar

3.0 out of 5 stars Possibly a little lightweight, but enjoyable enough
I read this trilogy on recommendation. As an addict of Steven Erikson; and fan of Joe Abercrombie, Scott Lynch and George RR Martin, I like my fantasy more to the complex side of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Melvyn Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
All I'll say is that this series is a must read. The character development is brilliant and complex, so much so that even 'bit-part' characters have hugely complex personalities... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. J. E. Derbyshire

1.0 out of 5 stars poor read
The author tried to pack as many idea into three books as possible without bothering if any of it makes any sense. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Schmeitz

5.0 out of 5 stars It the book Fitz, read it
The Farseer Trilogy has so far proved that Robin Hobb is a writer who knows what her readers want ... and delivers! Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2007 by Jeremy Squire

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of the series
This is a great book where Fitz (the hero of the series) becomes a man. After surviving the trouble of childhod in the royal court, Fitz starts to take shape as one of the most... Read more
Published on 10 Jul 2006 by Martin Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars The trials and tribulations of the Fitz
Book 2 of the Farseer trilogy continues Fitz's life of trouble and strife, pain and suffering, torment and injustice. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005 by Sally-Anne

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent series, well continued.
THE STORY:
Having barely survived Prince Regal's attempt to kill him, Fitz returns to Buckkeep weakened and with a new position in castle's society. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2004 by Ian Tapley

5.0 out of 5 stars An Thrilling Read From A Brilliant Author
The character FitzChivalry is one of the fantasy genres greatest creations. The emotions and feelings he has affect the reader in every way. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2004 by matt_crab

4.0 out of 5 stars Hobb is here, to change the literary world
Although not as good as the first Farsee book, this volume can still hold readers by the neck and not let go untill they have agreed to finish it in one sitting. Read more
Published on 23 Jul 2004 by Mr. Tj Phillips

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