The Farseer
- 2,573
- Pages
- about 47 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Since Robin Hobb’s debut novel took the fantasy world by storm, the adventures of her beloved assassin FitzChivalry Farseer have spawned a sweeping epic that spans more than a dozen books—and counting. Discover the phenomenon from the beginning with this eBook bundle of the original trilogy: ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE ROYAL ASSASSIN ASSASSIN’S QUEST 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 the Farseer Trilogy “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 . . .
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 664 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 81% of the weight and the score stays at 8.2 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 664 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Have you read Robin Hobb? If not I suggest starting in the Farseer Trilogy. Upvote 21 Downvote Reply reply Share Share [deleted] [deleted] • 7 yr. ago I agree, they are among the best books I have ever read. Upvote 3 Downvote Reply reply Share…”
“This book is, first and foremost, a character-driven story. I laughed, I cried, and I wanted to slap a few characters in the face. Robin Hobb has a way of making her characters feel like real people and it can suck you into the story.…”
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