- Mass Market Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books; Reissue edition (Mar 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553573411
- ISBN-13: 978-0553573411
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 2.9 x 17.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,131,527 in Books (See Top 100 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
‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’
George R.R. Martin
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We are here, Fitz, you and I, to change the future and the world…’
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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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!!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Amazing how much can fit in one book!
Amazing! Like most trilogies i always find the first book to be a bit tedious -- of course we need to know all those details but the book for me is usually non the less not quite... Read more
Published 24 days ago by DR
Dull and depressing
I really enjoyed the first book and the manner it was written; ok - you could write the story on the back of a beer mat - but nether the less it was a great read. Read more
Published 24 days ago by P. M. Egan
Hints of brilliance, but delivers too much tragedy
First of all, I must say that I *loved* the first book; you have young Fitz starting off from his difficult roots and then growing and making a name for himself. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Asreal
Poorly written - in bad need of a stern editor
I read this book after reading the first one in this Trilogy.
There is not enough original material in this book for it to be a book on its own - you get the distinct... Read more
There is not enough original material in this book for it to be a book on its own - you get the distinct... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maarouf
Royal assassin
I was disappointed as it was very difficult to get it onto my iPod in fact I didn't I had to get someone else to do it for me, so not for the novice.
Published 2 months ago by A
Superb escapism! Epic!
Really enjoying this series. Hobbs just immerses you into the character. You feel you're with the hero every step of the way. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matsy
Kindle edition flawed
I also own this in hardcopy and rate the book itself extremely highly however I would point out that the Kindle edition is marred by typos and spelling issues the whole way... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. E. Hopwood
Royal Assassin
A fast-paced story which nevertheless plumbs the depths of the sub-plots, with excitement and surprises in every turn of the tale. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Doris
Better than the first book
I found the first book to be slightly unengaging at times but this part is far more engaging. There is a greater sense of danger with the characters and the author has created more... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Edward A. Thomson
Royal assassin
Great follow up on Fitz's adventures. A real page turner with plenty to keep you guessing. I can't wait for the final instalment.
Published 6 months ago by carowat
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