Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb

Fool's Assassin

The Fitz and The Fool #1

Robin Hobb

630 pages • first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

This book is for readers who relish slow-burn, emotionally rich fantasy that lingers on characters’ inner lives as much as on perilous undertakings. It suits those who like their adventures tinged with melancholy and who don’t mind a dark, contemplative mood.

Description

Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown.But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies a turbule...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.4
based on 7,571 reviews

Moods

emotional: 81%

adventurous: 67%

dark: 52%

tense: 46%

sad: 45%

mysterious: 43%

reflective: 28%

challenging: 20%

hopeful: 5%

funny: 4%

relaxing: 3%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more