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voxlunae's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
elisebookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
spacewhombus's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Ehhh I read this based on a recommendation, but it was just not for me.
The general idea seemed pretty cool, with Fitz having the Wit (animal connection magic) sounding right up my alley. I just did not really care how the story ended and the characters kept doing things that flabbergasted me and were out of left field, like I was very confused many times as to why events ended up as they did, lol.
My favorite character was the Fool, and I would love to know more about their character, but sadly I do not think I will read any more of this series because overall I just did not get hooked. The only couple parts that actually made me feel something were when Fitz has some heartfelt moments with his dog companions.
I think one of the other things that bothered me was the style of narrative, with it being told/written by an older Fitz as he reminisces on his past. Idk why, but man that annoyed me, and I kept thinking my god how many books until we get to his present day? Because of this, many things were like already hinted at that probably won't be revealed till the series end and ehhh that is just not for me.
But not a bad fantasy, just not my fave. Liked it enough to finish it :)
The general idea seemed pretty cool, with Fitz having the Wit (animal connection magic) sounding right up my alley. I just did not really care how the story ended and the characters kept doing things that flabbergasted me and were out of left field, like I was very confused many times as to why events ended up as they did, lol.
My favorite character was the Fool, and I would love to know more about their character, but sadly I do not think I will read any more of this series because overall I just did not get hooked. The only couple parts that actually made me feel something were when Fitz has some heartfelt moments with his dog companions.
I think one of the other things that bothered me was the style of narrative, with it being told/written by an older Fitz as he reminisces on his past. Idk why, but man that annoyed me, and I kept thinking my god how many books until we get to his present day? Because of this, many things were like already hinted at that probably won't be revealed till the series end and ehhh that is just not for me.
But not a bad fantasy, just not my fave. Liked it enough to finish it :)
helkat_jansen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
jenny_hedberg's review against another edition
4.0
I've always heard a lot of good things about Robin Hobb, especially from some of my favourite authors. I wasn't able to bring any of my books to uni this year so I was in desperate need of a read when I was looking around in my local Waterstones. I'm quite happy I decided to buy Assassin's Apprentice.
The novel is written from the perspective of the main character looking back at his youth. He is the bastard son of the King-in Waiting, Prince Chivalry, and is left to his care at the age of six (or was it five?). The boy (he can't remember his name nor if he ever had one before this point) grows up with Prince Chivalry's stable master Burrich who teaches him his trade. After a while, Fitz (as he is now called) begins as an apprentice with the royal assassin. The plot of the book centres more on royal intrigues and the ongoing war than it does assassinry though.
If you are keen on books like Game of Thrones, The Name of the Wind, or even Harry Potter, I imagine this would be a book you might enjoy.
The novel is written from the perspective of the main character looking back at his youth. He is the bastard son of the King-in Waiting, Prince Chivalry, and is left to his care at the age of six (or was it five?). The boy (he can't remember his name nor if he ever had one before this point) grows up with Prince Chivalry's stable master Burrich who teaches him his trade. After a while, Fitz (as he is now called) begins as an apprentice with the royal assassin. The plot of the book centres more on royal intrigues and the ongoing war than it does assassinry though.
If you are keen on books like Game of Thrones, The Name of the Wind, or even Harry Potter, I imagine this would be a book you might enjoy.
reyreads's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up. oh my goodness. First little bit is a task to get through but once you’re in it, it feels less like reading and more like existing within the story. i feel such a renewed sense in the magic of good writing and world building…especially feeling so bonded to Fitz, what a darling character.