Young Fitz, the illegitimate son of the noble Prince Chivalry, is ignored by all royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has had him tutored him in the dark arts of the assassin. He has barely survived his first, soul-shattering mission, and returns to the court where he is thrown headfirst into the tumult of royal life. With the King near death, and Fitz's only ally off on a seemingly hopeless quest, the throne itself is threatened. Meanwhile, the treacherous Red Ship Raiders have renewed their attacks on the Six Duchies, slaughtering the inhabitants of entire seaside towns. In this time of great peril, it soon becomes clear that the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz's hands--and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.
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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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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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I read this book first, then read Assassin's Apprentice to see where it started, then finally Assassins Quest with bated breath. Glad I picked it up.
"Royal Assassin" is a lovely play on words, best understood once the story is over, as is the premise that "Chivalry ain't dead" which, while never uttered, provides the foundation for the protagonist's existence. That sense of irony is ever present throughout the series, and is beautifully complemented by Hobbs' use of adjective given names: Shrewd, Desire, Verity, Constance, Regal, etc. The measured development and revelation of each character's flaws and motivations is a beautiful example of how to write a book that startles you with plot twists, all of which ultimately make sense. The hardest character to reach is Regal, which is a shame, since he is a believable self-justified villain.
Hobb's system of magic is easy to grasp, and does not require too great a suspension of disbelief to incorporate, since so few people in the book actually practice the Skill or the Wit. Her ability to demonstrate the suspicions and superstitions of commoners is admirable. Most compelling, however, is her ability to get inside the "coming of age" problem with a stark realism that most cannot achieve. Hobb is also able to address intimate relationships, love, and marriage from a very human, and often humorous perspective, a skill that is rarely displayed in the fantasy genre. The setting is rich with vivid depictions of life in a medeival castle. You can smell the stew cooking in the kitchen, and taste the warm bread that Fitz wheedles from Cook when it is fresh out of the oven. You also appreciate the plain difficulty of getting things done, even for one endowed with the Skill. And you empathize with the archetypical ailing king, whose hold on life and his kingdom are both weakening, and who nonetheless battles to impose his will on the events shaping his kingdom.
Best of all, Fitz is an imperfect protagonist, who must rely on tenacity and his various friends to achieve his goals and survive in the deadly environment of court intrigue. The only problem with reading this book is that most contemporary fantasy pales in comparison. Robin Hobb has raised the bar.
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If half stars were available I would award book 2 of the "Farseer Trilogy" 3 1/2 stars, rather than a full 4. While Hobb continues to improve upon the strengths of her first book - outstanding and mature characterization and attention to detail - other elements, such as her exploration of Skill and Wit remain, in my opinion, unfully realized. In addition, the plot decisions by certain characters in the tale hardly seem creditible to intelligent and worldly men and women aware of Regal's intent towards the throne. Finally, as good as Hobb's character development is, it is nonetheless limited by her choice of first person narrative, which confines the story's perspective to one level and prevents the reader from experiencing the richness in both character and storytelling available from multiple perspectives.
Nonetheless, this is a very well written and engaging tale which I shall continue into book 3. However, so far, it does not approach her work in "Ship of Magic," and is certainly not worthy of all the 5 star praise found herein.
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I loved the plot. The concept is excellent, the writing is okay, but the story, in particular the character interaction, leaves much to be desired. I finished it because I wanted to know what happened to the characters, so obviously there's some worth to it. But I really had to force myself to finish the book, and only my interest in the outcome kept me going. I'm not sure what's wrong with it. The characters are interesting, not two dimensional, but they simply couldn't hold my interest.
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Good but far from perfect
In my opinion a good fantasy novel consists of the following parts (my score in the brackets after each one):
1) good writing style (4/5)
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1) good writing style (4/5)
2) "realism", meaning... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 13 Tagen von Janis H. veröffentlicht
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Fantasie vom Feinsten
Eine spannende Weiterführung vom ersten Band.Sprachlich auf einem ansprechenden Niveau und immer voller Überraschungen. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 17 Tagen von Babs veröffentlicht
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Grand!
Never before has a story so captured my entire being as the two Farseer trilogies have. Robin Hobbs is more than a writer. She's a visionary.
Vor 8 Monaten von Martine veröffentlicht
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ärgerlich
Die Fortsetzung zu Assassin's Apprentice ist um einiges länger ausgefallen als der erste Teil. Dies allein ist an sich noch kein Problem. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juni 2004 von dr_rgne
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So happy to have discovered a super sci-fi fantasy writer
I burn through sci-fi fantasy books. It is a real pleasure to discover a writer like Robin Hobb. I have read the whole liveships trilogy and the first and second of the farseer... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 22. September 2002 veröffentlicht
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A feeling of helplessness.
This is the second book in the Farseer trilogy (following Assassin's Apprentice and followed by Assassin's Quest). Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. April 2002 von Stephanie Noverraz
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Nice Stuff
Good writing that keeps you interested and with numerous well-crafted twists of plot. Ending, however, felt rushed, was far too fantastical for my tastes, and was generally... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 14. Juli 2000 von Eric Johnsen
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A True Adventure Story!
Robin Hobb's Royal Assassin is a wonderful example of true adventure and fantasy. Hobb has a spectacular imagination and a talent for writing. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Mai 2000 von Alyssa
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A More Than Worthy Sequel
Hobb has created a stunning sequel to her fantasic book "Assassin's Apprentice" that immerses the reader even further into the world of Fitz and the Fate of the Six... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 24. April 2000 von "firewing"
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GREAT
It keeps you on your toes and you cannot predict the future for the characters. I found the ending a little sad, however it left you to imagine what happens for them after. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 11. April 2000 von Don
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