NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels, Assassin’s Apprentice, which introduced the characters of FitzChivalry Farseer and his uncanny friend the Fool. A watershed moment in modern fantasy, this novel—and those that followed—broke exciting new ground in a beloved genre. Together with George R. R. … genre. Together with George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb helped pave the way for such talented new voices as Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, and Naomi Novik.
Over the years, Hobb’s imagination has soared throughout the mythic lands of the Six Duchies in such bestselling series as the Liveship Traders Trilogy and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. But no matter how far she roamed, her heart always remained with Fitz. And now, at last, she has come home, with an astonishing new novel that opens a dark and gripping chapter in the Farseer saga.
FitzChivalry—royal bastard and former king’s assassin—has left his life of intrigue behind. As far as the rest of the world knows, FitzChivalry Farseer is dead and buried. Masquerading as Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is now married to his childhood sweetheart, Molly, and leading the quiet life of a country squire.
Though Fitz is haunted by the disappearance of the Fool, who did so much to shape Fitz into the man he has become, such private hurts are put aside in the business of daily life, at least until the appearance of menacing, pale-skinned strangers casts a sinister shadow over Fitz’s past . . . and his future.
Now, to protect his new life, the former assassin must once again take up his old one. . . .
Praise for Fool’s Assassin
“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.”—Tordotcom
“Modern fantasy at its irresistible best.”—The Guardian
“Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling.”—Library Journal (starred review)
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How does Robin Hobb do it? Another great installment to the Fitz & the Fool series. I was originally skeptical that this book could be as good as the original ones, but it’s absolutely gripping. Yes, it’s long and convoluted and ends on a cliffhanger, but that only makes it better. Another modern classic of epic fantasy from one of our best contemporary authors.
Robin Hobb spins an amazing tale with awesome characters.
Love the series
Enjoyed it until the hurried ending
I started reading Robin Hobb’s multiple series. a few years ago, I found her writing with the Liveship Trilogy, About ships who live and have personalities. (Sounds strange and weird,) that captivated me from the beginning. Then Rain Wilds Chronicles brought unforgettable dragons and their keepers, in a very different portrayal.
Now I’ve started another series, Fitz and the Fool Trilogy.
The beauty of her writing and stories is they all bring in characters you’ve known, loved or hated as well as their worlds. So the stories share backgrounds, towns and population quirks even as the new story and characters develop. I can’t get enough!
I read this book many years ago when it was first published. I found the story highly entertaining.
I love this series and always look forward to new releases.
it is Fitz & the Fool. I was just thrilled their story is continuing.
this triliogy was fantastic!
Great book. I read the whole series.
GREAT STORY
Painfully slow. Main character was fairly unlikeable
All of Hobbs novels in this series are “grabbing”, but this is one that tugs at the deeper parts of me. Especially the ending.
Another good read by Robin Hobbs in the Assassin’s series. This book isn’t my favorite but anything by this author is at minimum very good.
Awesome book and series. The books are long and good reads cover to cover. It is easy to get engaged with the characters.
This is a tragic tale at the start and never gets better. Worst book ever.
Good book although it didn’t really get interested until the last few chapters. The character naming is a little confusing / annoying. Perhaps I would have got more out of the book if a read a prequel. All in all, not Robin Hobb’s best work.
Did not enjoy ! Waste of my money!