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A review by maira_h
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars!
This was a good ending to the trilogy. I still really love FitzChivalry. But I got to admit this was one difficult book to read. The slow pacing, I had already expected. But I didn't think a fantasy book could be this emotionally draining. No, no one of importance died in this book. But I ache for the characters all the same, especially for our main character, Fitz. He is the epitome of loneliness. I read this book and the whole time I witness his ordeals, all I wanted was for him to just find his happiness. It was hard to the point I took a break after reading halfway through the book because I felt sorry for FitzChivalry, I felt sorry for the characters. After reading this trilogy, I know Robin Hobb's endings are usually very satisfying. But I would also admit that they also end in a very melancholic note.
If you want a character driven high fantasy trilogy with characters who have very human emotions, this is the trilogy for you because damn this characters are incredible. You don't necessarily stay for the action-packed plot but you stay for the characters.
This was a good ending to the trilogy. I still really love FitzChivalry. But I got to admit this was one difficult book to read. The slow pacing, I had already expected. But I didn't think a fantasy book could be this emotionally draining. No, no one of importance died in this book. But I ache for the characters all the same, especially for our main character, Fitz. He is the epitome of loneliness. I read this book and the whole time I witness his ordeals, all I wanted was for him to just find his happiness. It was hard to the point I took a break after reading halfway through the book because I felt sorry for FitzChivalry, I felt sorry for the characters. After reading this trilogy, I know Robin Hobb's endings are usually very satisfying. But I would also admit that they also end in a very melancholic note.
If you want a character driven high fantasy trilogy with characters who have very human emotions, this is the trilogy for you because damn this characters are incredible. You don't necessarily stay for the action-packed plot but you stay for the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual violence