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Assassin's Quest (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Robin Hobb (Author)
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In this conclusion to the Farseer saga, FitzChivalry's quest for revenge on the usurping Regal requires him to journey to the Elderlings (wise old mages in the classic mold) and afterwards to realize the emergence of his own magical gifts, at which point the quest comes to an end after a mere 688 pages. Like much high fantasy these days, the book could have been pruned more than a trifle; on the other hand, along with the extra wordage come extra measures of characterization, world building, and emotionally compelling scenes of both magic and battle. And this is definitely the end of one story, although the world Hobb has created is now sufficiently developed (even why the characters have such archetypical names is explained) to be the scene of future books. In all, this is an improvement over its predecessors that will please their readers and probably whet their appetites for more from Hobb. Roland Green --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Final installment--each entry independently intelligible--of Hobb's stunning fantasy trilogy (Royal Assassin, 1996; Assassin's Apprentice, 1995) about the beleaguered Six Duchies and their Farseer kings. Months ago, King Verity vanished into the far mountains in search of the semi-mythical Elderlings, whose help he must have in order to defeat the rampaging Red Ship Raiders, leaving his murderous, venal, and insanely ambitious brother, Prince Regal, to dispose of Verity's last few loyalists at his leisure--including narrator, spy, and assassin FitzChivalry. Poor Fitz, unable to contact his beloved Molly (she thinks he's dead) and daughter (by Molly) for fear of exposing them to Regal's attentions, uses his magic Skill to locate Verity and receives an imperious summons: ``COME TO ME!'' So, abandoning his plan to assassinate Regal, Fitz enters the mountains with a small band of helpers. Eventually, having evaded Regal's minions, Fitz comes upon Verity Skill-carving a huge dragon out of black rock; nearby stand other lifelike dragon-sculptures that, to Fitz's animal-magic Wit, seem somehow alive. Are these eerie sculptures what remain of the Elderlings? Yet, for all his Skill, Verity cannot bring the dragons to life; and soon Regal will arrive with his armies and his Skilled coterie. An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama. -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 757 pages
  • Publisher: Spectra; First Printing edition (January 5, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553565699
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553565690
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (265 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,710 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty and heart-rending fantasy, May 22, 2000
I had never heard of Robin Hobb until a friend recommended her. Having just finished this trilogy, I am immediately ranking her as one of my favorite fantasy authors. Her characterization of FitzChivalry is breathtaking - one of the best-written characters I've ever read. I usually don't much care for first person narratives but this is definitely the exception to that rule.

This, the third book of the trilogy, kept me turning pages at an incredible rate. However, like many of the other reviewers, I was disappointed in the ending. Not because it was depressing - on the contrary, stories in real life don't always have happy endings, so why do books always have to? - but because it seemed rushed. All of the mysteries that were built up over the course of the trilogy (the Elderlings, the Raiders and Forged Ones) were suddenly summed up and solved in just a few pages, leaving me thinking, "That was it?"

But regardless of my dislike for the ending, this trilogy was fantastic and I am looking forward to reading more of Robin Hobb's work.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good trilogy hits its low, January 29, 2006
By R. Seehausen "aeroblaster2" (Cypress, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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Robin Hobb's Farseer trilogy started out strong, but each of the books became slightly disappointing when compared to the last. Where the first book was almost perfectly crafted, the second book was powerful but flawed, and the third was well-written but comparatively disjointed and unmoving.

The problem with this book is that from the get-go it severs too much of its own emotional power. The main character, FitzChivalry, already believes he has lost everything at the beginning of the story, and the book's ending only confirms his belief. The first two books thrived on the familiarity of Buckkeep and the characters residing within it; it drew on both the setting and the relationships of those characters to sustain its drama and emotional resonance. In this final installment, FitzChivalry never again sets foot in Buckkeep, and those characters are not present at all for at least half of the story. When they are present, they've changed almost beyond recognition.

In that way, reading Assassin's Quest is like having the rug pulled out from under you in much the same way it was for its main character. I'm sure Hobb knew this would be the effect of her decisions, and perhaps she even strove for it. That doesn't change the fact that this story is that much less engaging and emotional than the last two.

It is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, though, and probably the inevitable one. Why Hobb had to tell this story, I don't know, but she accomplished what she set out to do. It's a good read and necessary if you read the preceding books. It is not, however, their equal.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great series, but the ending was hasty, February 8, 2001
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From the first pages of the Assassin's Apprentice until a hundred pages shy of this final book, I was quite convinced that I was reading what would become my favorite fantasy series ever. Don't get me wrong- I still loved it, but the ending let me down. (and many other readers I think) I can't help but get the impression that Hobb wanted to write a forth book to wrap it up (but was pressured not to by publishers), and its a shame she didn't take it, because the end result seemed rushed and chaotic, and just plain sloppy.

From having been a well-laid out, intelligent and gritty novel that kept you on your knees waiting to see how it would end- it went on to a hasty, summed-up ending that was a shadow of Hobb's ability. If ever an ending needed to be redone- its here. No dragons. Just a simple, bloody, final confrontation, as in the first two books- and this series would have ended solidly. I would gladly buy a revised copy if she ever makes one, for I will certainly reread this series down the line.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Read it to wrap up the series, but don't expect to surpass the first two.
I loved the previous two in this series, but there are basically two problems with this book. The quest is described in far too much detail for such an abrupt ending, and the... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Angsty and tedious, but page turning
Quick overview: This trilogy is a fantasy novel set in a medieval world, and focuses around a character named 'fitz'. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Something major happens in this book that i didnt pick up on untill the last book of the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfying story
This trilogy is one of the best I've read in the fantasy field. Most fantasy stories I've read have a lot of action and very little character development, but this trilogy has a... Read more
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Ever since I first read Lord of the Rings, I was hooked on fantasy. Since that fateful day many years ago I have read many of the conventional fantasy series most notably the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent conclusion to an excellent trilogy
I won't go into details, as so many others have described the book(s) at great length. I thought the ending was true to the rest of the books. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A boy and his dog, and his dragon
A boy and his dog and his dragon. The book cover gave away a part of the, " who are the Elderlings"? Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book.
Fitz is one of my favorite characters. And, while Jordan was a master of meaningless minutia - Hobb is the master of meaningful minutia. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fantasy Series Ever
This series is by far the best fantasy I have ever read and I have read many. I could not put down all three books. I recommend this series to all fantasy lovers. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Great book. Robin Hobb is a gifted writer, rich style and an amazing sensitivity in describing emotions.
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