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Liked It “The series is fantastic! I've read the entire series twice and I plan to read it again soon. It has it all, love, adventure, friendship, coming of age, an evolving main character that you really want to win, magic, intrigue, princes, , assassins and kings” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The series is fantastic! I've read the entire series twice and I plan to read it again soon. It has it all, love, adventure, friendship, coming of age, an evolving main character that you really want to win, magic, intrigue, princes, , assassins and kings”
Zhan R wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Robin Hobb delivers a unique viewpoint through Fitz in the fantasy genre.”
Benjamin N wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've read this before - the entire series (2 trilogies about the Farseers) - and enjoyed them all quite a lot.”
Melanie wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“fantastic robin hobb is a genius!”
emma s wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Again I was underwhelmed. If you're going to send your protagonist into an obvious trap, at least show they are aware of it. Otherwise we cannot escape the conclusion that you have written a plot for a moron and are insulting the intelligence of your readers as well.”
Shawn G wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fantastic”
Joshua Anderson wrote this review Thursday, August 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this trilogy. It is high fantasy coming-of-age but it is well-written and well told, not full of tired tropes. The main character becomes a young man in this volume but the story becomes less about him as well.”
Carol U wrote this review Thursday, July 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I think this book is really great for a middle book, and that it tells a part of the story that is vital.”
Veronica wrote this review Wednesday, June 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Epic!”
Lee S wrote this review Thursday, April 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Royal Assassin is the second book in Robin Hobbs' Farseer trilogy, and as far as second books in trilogies go, this one was pretty darn good! The overall story arch progressed nicely and there was actual character development (things both generally missing in second books of trilogies).
Belles wrote this review Friday, April 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The story continues to follow young FitzChivalry, bastard grandson and assassin to the dying King Shrewd, as he weaves his way through life in the royal court serving both Shrewd and king-in-waiting Verity, while the Shrewd's youngest son Regal weaves his nasty web of deceit and betrayal. The Red Ship Raiders continue to attack the coast and turn all survivors into zombie-like beings. In a desperate attempt to save the kingdom, Verity leaves his ailing father and pregnant wife in the hands of shady Regal so he can pursue the Elderlings spoken of in their land's ancient lore who were said to have some special power that may help end the coastal attacks. Needless to say, everything goes to hell in a hand basket.
This is a wonderful, well-written story. It was almost heartbreaking to read about the internal destruction of the kingdom and the king's court at the hands of dastardly Regal. I thought it had a great ending (which I will not reveal here). I'm looking forward to reading the last of this trilogy, as well as the other books Hobbs has written about this brilliant world she's created.”
