Assassin's Apprentice
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Should I read this next?
This was a fabulous series. Engrossing world, lovable characters, with plenty you will love to hate. I really liked the concept of assassins in her world, and the training and becoming of this one in particular was really neat. The story was well rounded and engaging. The characters were fleshed out and complete (flaws and all) and Robin Hobb rarely leaves me wanting to know more about someone... there is nothing I hate more than not getting enough info or insight into a supporting character that really is a main character. She does a very good job of telling a very good story. I have read this and the Mad Ship series, liked them both, but this one was my favorite of the two. I have not read Heir to Sevenwaters, so can't compare the two. No help there, but, might be time for a change?
Sheena Rose wrote: "I was debating betweenHeir to Sevenwaters or Assassin's ApprenticeWhat should I read next? I read the first 3 Sevenwaters books and loved them but I wouldn't mind something new. I hear Robin Hobb..."
yup you should read it. Robin Hobb has an extraordinary way with words
April wrote: "This was a fabulous series. Engrossing world, lovable characters, with plenty you will love to hate. I really liked the concept of assassins in her world, and the training and becoming of this on..."I was leaning on Hobbs but I have heard a few mixed things. The last few books I've read I haven't fallen in love with (currently reading Kushiel's Dart and likely won't get the second) and I'm dying to fall in love with a series. I had loved the first trilogy to the Seven Waters series (
Daughter of the Forest) but I'm cautious of book 4. She actually ended it with the trilogy and then due to success added another trilogy to it. I'm always leery of that. If you liked Mists of Avalon, or celtic historical fiction with a beautiful prose style, you might like that series.
Thanks for the input! I think I will try Hobbs, sounds like it's worth a shot!
David wrote: "Sheena Rose wrote: "I was debating betweenHeir to Sevenwaters or Assassin's ApprenticeWhat should I read next? I read the first 3 Sevenwaters books and loved them but I wouldn't mind something ne..."
Thanks for the vote :)
Sheena Rose wrote: "April wrote: "This was a fabulous series. Engrossing world, lovable characters, with plenty you will love to hate. I really liked the concept of assassins in her world, and the training and becom..."Yes, the Farseer Trilogy is a good bet if you want to fall in love with a series. So far as I can tell, most people who like it seem to love it. It mostly comes down to whether you like the main character, I think, and to a lesser extent the characters around him - it's very character-based, plus it's first-person narration, so it's hard to distinguish between the books and the character. So there's a fair chance you'll hate it, if you find the main character too whiny and annoying; but it's probably worth the risk, because if you DON'T find him whiny and annoying you're likely to love it.
(Despite my low score, I really like the series. I thought the first book was OK and the next too were good, and good in a likeable, re-readable way)
Yes, you should read these, its been along time since I've read them but they have prime position on my book shelf along with Hobbs other books. She is a brilliant writer. You won't be able to put them down. reading these will make you want to read all her other books. Definetly give them ago at least.
Amazing book, I found it was hard to get in to at first, but once you get past that, you cant put it down! This is a must read! I also tried to read Mad Ship, but haven't been able to get into it. Must try read it again.
Oh yes! I loved this and the fool series! All Hobb books are worth it! Buck is a great place to get lost in.
Sheena Rose wrote: "I was debating betweenHeir to Sevenwaters or Assassin's ApprenticeWhat should I read next? I read the first 3 Sevenwaters books and loved them but I wouldn't mind something new. I hear Robin Hobb..."
Yes, read it. It's a great series. I read it a long while back and really enjoyed it.
Ok so I have a rainy cottage weekend coming up this weekend. I think I will pass the time by reading by the fire. I just finished Kushiels Dart, so I have downloaded the sample for Assassin's Apprentice to try out! I hope to get lost in it this weekend :)
PS thanks for the contributions everyone.
i think you shouldn't be question. Read best trilogy ever in my opinion
Jenny wrote: "Oh yes! I loved this and the fool series! All Hobb books are worth it! Buck is a great place to get lost in."... and it's always good to read reviews where the author manages to spell the name correctly! :)
I hope you enjoy it, I found the series captivating--agonizing at times too, poor Fitz!
Highly recommended. Once you engage in this world, you'll find yourself eventually disappointed that there isn't more of Fitz and company out there. A well crafted, enjoyable tale, and you'll find yourself caring deeply about the characters.
So, sheena, how did you like it?Did it grip you and did you continue?
If so, my suggestion on reading order would be
- Farseer trilogy (the one you are on)
- Lifeship traders trilogy
- Tawny man trilogy.
Best regards,
Andy
and dont forget the Rain Wilds Chronicles after youve finished all of the above!!!Hobb also writes under the name of Megan Lindholm, so if you exhaust all her Hobb books you could try her books as Lindholm.
For all those who contributed, thank you! I read the first book Assassin's Apprentice and quite enjoyed it. I found it slow at times but the series comes from an interesting point of view. I enjoy how it adheres to many fantasy genre traditions while still being different. I have the second book slated to be read after I finish A Discovery Of Witches. I'm looking forward to continuing on.
And now I'm back to book 2! Exciting :) I tend to read a series a book at a time lately, I need the break so I alternate usually between a few series/books. Right now on the go:
Royal Assassin (the second book to the series in question here)
Fables - trade paper back #17 (love)
When I finish Royal Assassin I will likely beak to another novel, of a different genre. It keep sthings fresh for me ;)
Haidi wrote: "and dont forget the Rain Wilds Chronicles after youve finished all of the above!!!Hobb also writes under the name of Megan Lindholm, so if you exhaust all her Hobb books you could try her books a..."
This is good to know, thank you!
Andreas wrote: "So, sheena, how did you like it?Did it grip you and did you continue?
If so, my suggestion on reading order would be
- Farseer trilogy (the one you are on)
- Lifeship traders trilogy
- Tawny man ..."
So far so good!! I like that its familiar to the genre but still different. On to book 2!
Thanks for the suggestions :)
Definitely Assassin's Apprentice!! An awesome, awesome author. Her writing is incredible, as is the vision she has of her world. I must admit myself disappointed with how the series ended in book 3 due to some last-minute divergent plot lines that were never cleaned up enough to suit me, but the first two books are nearly flawless.
This trilogy is amazing, but don't neglect the rest of the books from that world either, because they're just as good, and they do clear up a couple of loose ends.
loved Assassin's Apprentice...a lot ! but then started on The Tawny Man series and could not put them down, I read them all in a week I think. For me they are the best books yet. I love the developing friendship between the two main characters:)Liveship Traders and the Rainwild books are also great reads but nothing will compares to The Tawny Man for me !!!
Dont read it the main character is the worst he's like a hard headed child never listen never makes good choices. Gets his ass kick in so many different ways. As you may be able to tell i hate those book i finished the first 3 just to be finished.
Read anything and everything you can by Robin Hobb. I've enjoyed every single book I've read so far and I've read about a dozen because she writes trilogies. I loved the Assassins series, the Farseer series, Liveship Traders series and the Tawny Man trilogy was my favorite. I now have The Soldier Son trilogy to read. She's a fantastic writer and I love reading her books.
I agree, Robin is one of my favorite authors,although I know Fitz does annoy the hell out of some people ! I am just on a re-read of The Farseer series now.:)
Sheena Rose wrote: "And now I'm back to book 2! Exciting :) I tend to read a series a book at a time lately, I need the break so I alternate usually between a few series/books. Right now on the go:
Royal Assassin (..."
Once I started reading these books, I don't think it would have been possible for me to read something else between books. Like someone else mentioned earlier, when I was done, I was very sorry that there wasn't anymore.
Yep I found I shot through them to!
Aside from suffering from a bad title and description, this book is amazing(: Although I must admit I was a little put off when the assassin stuff didn't begin immediately. But definitely worth a read(:
There is quite a lot of background stuff about Fitz childhood that's really important, and essential to the story and there was a lot of info to take in, but from there on I just couldn't put them down. Though, as I've said before, my favorite was The Tawny Man:)
yes later on it pays off in the series leading to some of the issues in later books :D
The first time that I ever read Assassin's Apprentice, I put it down within the first couple of chapters, not to pick it up again for a year or so. I picked it up again out of boredom;then I was hooked! I haven't yet found a Robbin Hobb book that I haven't enjoyed, usually several times over!
Go for Robin Hobb. Her books are amazing!
It's slow and plot is small/weak; climax is hardly notable and the way it sets up the milieu for second book is hardly enticing. I started with the second one and got to may be 100 pages (which usually takes me a day or two) before putting it back. Not to say I've given up on it.I would recommend you check out Mistborn or His Dark Materials or even Black Jewels, every one is MUCH better.
Being slow is part of the point; and yes, it's small, not every book has to be about empires of thousands clashing in might magical battles.
Wastrel wrote: "Being slow is part of the point; and yes, it's small, not every book has to be about empires of thousands clashing in might magical battles."True! I agree with you. I very much enjoyed the way the book focused on Fitz's world and the intimacy that I felt with his charactor. One of my favorites.
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Worth the read for all three.
I liked the Farseer trilogy. I liked the Madship trilogy more, mainly because sea/sailing fantasies aren't common.Hobb is a little slow, but that's conducive to the stories. I liked the fact the Farseer and Madship books are in the same world but with very little overlap. Kinda like the US and Russia are in the same world with little overlap. We have our lives, they have theirs. In contrast, Canada and the US have a lot of overlap.
Kashyap wrote: "It's slow and plot is small/weak; climax is hardly notable and the way it sets up the milieu for second book is hardly enticing. I started with the second one and got to may be 100 pages (which usu..."I've read His Dark Materials and Dark Jewels, I will check out Mistborn sometime soon. It's on my long, long list of to reads! Thanks :)
Thanks for all the comments. I picked them up and did enjoy them.
Shellie wrote: "The first time that I ever read Assassin's Apprentice, I put it down within the first couple of chapters, not to pick it up again for a year or so. I picked it up again out of boredom;then I was hooked!"I had the exact same experience! I shudder to think I may have missed out on such a wonderful experience. Now, I recommend the two Fitz trilogies to anyone who will listen.
I am sooooooooo hooked on the farseer trilogy! I'm mid-way through the third book. I am EXTREMELY picky when it comes to writing styles and character development. this is one of those rare series that has a lot going on all the time and lots of characters to keep track of but it's not hard to follow. you don't get lost in all the crap going on. the flow of the writing and events is great. also I have a soft spot for series that thoroughly take you through the characters life starting from childhood on and this is definitely one of those. for a bit I thought it was in the category of young adult fiction but as I got into it I realized its much more mature than that but it's not crass or raunchy. which is hard to find. it's classy in it's descriptions of mature events and subjects. you can't go wrong with this series.
Farseer trilogy is, in my opinion, by far the best fantasy series I've ever come across. Maybe because I can just identify with Fitz so much. The hardship he goes through, his inner conflicts, etc. And, of course, his relationship with Nighteyes. And Molly. And Chade. And the fool. Robin Hobb takes any cliche that exists in fantasy and turns it completely on its head. Phenomenal series! The ending of the third book is so powerful, it stayed with me for a long time after I finished reading. Totally recommend this series to anyone who loves fantasy and/or medieval worlds, etc.
I enjoyed these books. They did seem to drag out a little though, Try David Gemmel or The Painted Man Series...?
Stefan wrote: "Farseer trilogy is, in my opinion, by far the best fantasy series I've ever come across. Maybe because I can just identify with Fitz so much. The hardship he goes through, his inner conflicts, etc.. And, of course, his relationship with Nighteyes. And Molly. And Chade. And the fool. Robin"Indeed, the whole shooting match. NightEyes became a love affair for me and with me. And at the end of "Fool's Errand" (I think: Tawny Man Trilogy is a continuation of Farseer Trilogy) — I was devastated, so much so that it took me a while to recover before I could face the third volume. I really had an ongoing love affair with The Fool too, even though I'm never quite sure who or what he really is.
Am now on The Dragon Keeper, which is rather detailed, but I can feel it's starting to hook me in, especially with its theme (or perceived theme) of physical disability.
Regards, John
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What should I read next? I read the first 3 Sevenwaters books and loved them but I wouldn't mind something new. I hear Robin Hobbs is amazing.
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