Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

656 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

Description

The second volume in Robin Hobb’s internationally bestselling Farseer Trilogy. Honesty is the bedrock for any relationship. But how can Fitz – royal bastard, trainee assassin, holder of secrets crucial to the security of the kingdom – bare his ...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 64%
dark 55%
tense 54%
mysterious 29%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 13%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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