Reviews
Praise for Fool's Assassin "[Robin] Hobb knows the complicated workings of the wayward human heart, and she takes time to depict them in her tale, to tell her story sweetly, insistently, compellingly. . . . A book meant to be inhabited rather than run through." -- The Seattle Times "[FitzChivalry Farseer is] one of the best characters in fantasy literature." -- Fantasy Book Review "[Hobb's] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page." -- Tor.com "Modern fantasy at its irresistible best." --The Guardian "Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling." --Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Robin Hobb "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons." --George R. R. Martin, Praise for Robin Hobb and the Farseer Trilogy "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons." --George R. R. Martin "A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne." -- Publishers Weekly , on Assassin's Apprentice "This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don't want it to be over." --Steven Brust , on Assassin's Apprentice "[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking." -- Locus , on Royal Assassin "[ Royal Assassin ] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness--a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy." -- Sense of Wonder "An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) , on Assassin's Quest "Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print--including mine!" --Melanie Rawn , on Assassin's Quest, Praise for Fool's Assassin "Electrifying and mesmerizing . . . The fully realized characters and vivid prose show that [Robin] Hobb remains a supremely talented author of epic fantasy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hobb knows the complicated workings of the wayward human heart, and she takes time to depict them in her tale, to tell her story sweetly, insistently, compellingly. This start of a promising new trilogy will satisfy fans wanting to share further adventures with proud yet vulnerable FitzChivalry and his fellow traveler. Fool's Assassin is also deeply involving for those unfamiliar with this author--involving enough to attract new followers for her sharp-eyed observations on fantastic worlds populated by believable, imperfect people. . . . It's a book meant to be inhabited rather than run through." -- The Seattle Times "Hobb is an incredibly vivid writer who pays close attention to the interior lives of her characters [which] makes Hobb's works, even with their fantastical setting, as emotionally satisfying as anything you'll hear reviewed on NPR. . . . Fool's Assassin feels like a visit with an old friend, one you haven't seen in years but who still holds a very special place in your heart. Fitz may have grown older, but he's still exciting company." --io9 "Fantastic . . . compelling . . . [Hobb] effortlessly picks up the character of Fitz, rewarding those who have enjoyed his earlier adventures but easily building him anew for readers just joining in. The emotionally rich storytelling is sure to win Hobb new fans." -- Library Journal (starred review) "I don't think that there is another SFF author writing today who possesses Hobb's deft human touch. She can still make you laugh and cry at will, sometimes in the same chapter. . . . Robin Hobb is brilliant! Fool's Assassin is definitely one of the fantasy novels to read this year." --Pat's Fantasy Hotlist Praise for Robin Hobb and the Farseer Trilogy "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons." --George R. R. Martin
