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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1)
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Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Spectra March 1, 1996
Language: English
ISBN-10: 055357339X
ISBN-13: 978-0553573398
Product Dimensions:
6.8 x 3.9 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
From Publishers Weekly
The bastard sons of kings play a noble role in fantasy: not only were King Arthur and Modred by-blows, but it is often suggested that Merlin himself came to power from the "wrong side of the bed." While Hobb's offering has a few too many illegitimate heirs backstabbing around, this is still a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne. Fitz, who is often called the "Boy" or the "Bastard," was begotten by good Prince Chivalry upon some "peasant" woman. At age six, he is given over to the safekeeping of the prince's man, Burrich. Fitz's impolitic existence causes the prince to abdicate his claim to the throne, and he and his wife leave the court, and the boy, behind. Fitz has inherited the "Skill," a mind-bending talent, and also has the ability to meld his thoughts with those of nonhuman creatures and to mentally "repel" physical advances. When Fitz finally comes to King Shrewd's attention, he is given over to the Royal Assassin's tutelage and trained to carry out the king's devious plans. The novel's conceit-that it offers Fitz's memoirs from childhood through adolescence-allows for several sequels. A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies and Arthurian romances.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
As a royal bastard in the household of King Shrewd, a boy called "Fitz" spends his early years in the king's stables. When the magic in his blood marks him for destiny, he begins receiving secret instruction, by order of the king, in the art of assassination, a calling that places him in the midst of a nest of intrigue and arcane maneuverings. Firmly grounded in the trappings of high fantasy, Hobb's first novel features a protagonist whose coming of age revolves around the discovery of the meaning of loyalty and trust. This gracefully written fantasy belongs in most libraries.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback)
I bought FOOL'S ERRAND on a recommendation from a friend from here on Amazon. I am extremely grateful for that recommendation, and went on to buy the FARSEER TRILOGY, begun here in ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE. I like this book for the following reasons: 1. This is a very, very well-written fantasy novel that hooked me on the series and, probably, the author. Finding a new author of this level is a rare treasure indeed. 2. The characters are deep, complex, and believable. 3. In Orson Scott Card's book on how to write science fiction and fantasy, he addresses how to believably portray magic, including that it must have limits (or else, you have a god), and it must come with a cost (same reason). Magic must be beyond ordinary abilities, but not represent omniscience or omnipotence. Hobb follows these rules beautifully, describing two different forms of magic, both of which adhere to Card's "rules". 4. This is fantasy, but is not a child's book. It is not as dark and convoluted as George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, but it comes close, with treachery, intrigue, illegitimate children, violence, and death. 5. After mistakenly reading FOOL'S ERRAND first, I was eager to learn the early history of FitzChivalry Farseer, and ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE did not disappoint. Robin Hobb here launches a series of books to rival any fantasy series extant.
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1)
by Robin Hobb, Michael Whelan, and John Howe
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