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A review by fuyukko
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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? Yes
5.0
As I grow, both as a reader and as a person, I've founded it more and more difficult to give a book 5 stars. But Assassin's Quest has definitely met the standard for me.
After following Fitz's journey for the past 3 books, it is definitely hard to say goodbye to the Farseer Trilogy. It has been a long and emotional ride and I'm glad to say that I've read this Trilogy.
This book is definitely my favourite out of the 3. We start with Fitz barely himself, and he works his way (with the help of Burrich) to becoming a man again. Robin Hobb does slow burn so well, and the build up is so good that the pay off is extremely rewarding.
I was told that there would be a lot of journeying and questing in this book, so I went into it with an expectation of traveling around the Six Duchies, and I was not disappointed. It was fun reading about Fitz travelling first from the hut to Tradeford, and then to Blue Lake and into the Mountain Kingdom. And finally onto the Skill Road and the city, then eventually back to Buckkeep. The challenges Fitz faces along the way just holds you in a chokehold and I couldn't stop myself from turning the page to find out what happens next.
The characters were also a delight. All except for Molly, but we all hate Molly, don't we? For all the times Fitz remained loyal to her, and she decides to marry Burrich because she "loves" him. Honestly I don't believe she truly understands the world love, but when I think from her point of view, I can see that it is realistically something someone might do, given the circumstances. Therefore I don't fault the book for it, instead I praise it for such realism.
This book has truly been a journey, and it ended off in such a wonderful way. I could think of no better ending for this trilogy and I'm glad Fitz didn't end up with Molly. Kettle's words on the topic were very wise.
After following Fitz's journey for the past 3 books, it is definitely hard to say goodbye to the Farseer Trilogy. It has been a long and emotional ride and I'm glad to say that I've read this Trilogy.
This book is definitely my favourite out of the 3. We start with Fitz barely himself, and he works his way (with the help of Burrich) to becoming a man again. Robin Hobb does slow burn so well, and the build up is so good that the pay off is extremely rewarding.
I was told that there would be a lot of journeying and questing in this book, so I went into it with an expectation of traveling around the Six Duchies, and I was not disappointed. It was fun reading about Fitz travelling first from the hut to Tradeford, and then to Blue Lake and into the Mountain Kingdom. And finally onto the Skill Road and the city, then eventually back to Buckkeep. The challenges Fitz faces along the way just holds you in a chokehold and I couldn't stop myself from turning the page to find out what happens next.
The characters were also a delight. All except for Molly, but we all hate Molly, don't we? For all the times Fitz remained loyal to her, and she decides to marry Burrich because she "loves" him. Honestly I don't believe she truly understands the world love, but when I think from her point of view, I can see that it is realistically something someone might do, given the circumstances. Therefore I don't fault the book for it, instead I praise it for such realism.
This book has truly been a journey, and it ended off in such a wonderful way. I could think of no better ending for this trilogy and I'm glad Fitz didn't end up with Molly. Kettle's words on the topic were very wise.