Assassin's Apprentice: The Farseer Trilogy Book 1
Nov 2002 · Farseer Trilogy Book 1 · Sold by Spectra
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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
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
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4.5
986 reviews
Ángel Miguel “Guelo” Nuñez Cruz
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January 11, 2024
A must read! I bought this because it looked interesting, but interesting falls short. This story has done nothing else but to keep me on the edge of the chair and wanting to read more and more. The character development is amazing. The author really knows how to help us develop certain feelings towards certain characters, either from fondness to anger. It is hard to explain it, but the author managed to portray through the writing how to feel what the protagonist feels and what it experiences. Can't wait to start 📚 2 of the trilogy!
A Google user
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August 10, 2009
Même si je trouve la série inégale en qualité (jamais en dessous d'un bon 3+ cependant) la série démarre en fanfare et mérite un 5.
Je me rappelle le jour où j'ai ouvert le 1er tome pour la première fois : une véritable plongée dans cet univers où le grandiloquent et l'héroïsme stupide n'ont pas leur place.
Quelques éléments marquant lors de ma première lecture : Psychologie subtile de l'enfant (on sent ici la marque d'une écriture) ; description amenant un flot de petits détails vous immergeant dans l'univers ; une atmosphère plus réaliste loin de l'épique barbant des chroniques sans fin et mille fois clonées...
je n'ai hélas pas le temps de faire dans le détail et surtout, ce serait vous gâcher une belle surprise.
Je recommande ce livre autant aux amateur de médiéval fantastique fatigué de l'héroïc fantasy bête et méchant qu'aux amateurs d'ambiance (si vous avez aimé les 7 Piliers de la Terre par ex. vous aimerez certainement les romans de Robin Hobb)
Bonne lecture à tous.
Ryan Loveland
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August 7, 2015
A very long book where nothing happens. I hated it. I made the mistake of reading this trilogy and i really want that time back. How on earth can you put the word assassin in the title when hardly anyone gets killed. I kept hoping the books would get better but every book is worse than the last. who would have thought practice could decrease an authors abilities. For those of you looking for a fun read look elsewhere. Those of you more concerned with human interaction those events are also usually very very slow and in the end always externally disappointing. To top it off add in a terrible magic system. I recommend spending money on something else.
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About the author
Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.
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