Assassin's Apprentice (The Illustrated Edition): The Farseer Trilogy Book 1

Assassin's Apprentice (The Illustrated Edition): The Farseer Trilogy Book 1

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Beschreibung

In hardcover for the first time ever! A gorgeously illustrated anniversary edition of the book that launched the epic Farseer Trilogy, praised by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written” and Lin-Manuel Miranda as “an incredible series,” featuring a new foreword by Robin Hobb and ten full-color illustrations.

Twenty-five years ago, Robin Hobb’s first novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Thus began a beloved saga spanning multiple series, full of adventure, magic, and sinister plots. To celebrate a quarter-century of wonder, this special edition presents a modern classic as it’s never been seen before: in hardcover, with ten beautiful full-color illustrations by Magali Villeneuve.

Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father’s gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz’s blood runs the magic Skill—and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family.

As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.

Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Apprentice

“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

“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
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Beiträge

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5

The Farseer Trilogy 1/3 👦🐕

Ich will garnicht viele Worte über dieses Buch verlieren, ausser das ich mich schäme noch nie von dieser Reihe oder der Autorin gehört zu haben. Robin Hobb ist großartig und hat etwas geschafft was Bücher bei mir fast nie schaffen - zum Schluss gab es ein paar Tränen. Danke BookTube für die Empfehlung, diese kann ich ungeteilt weitergeben. Ein Slowburner der jede Sekunde wert ist. Ich freue mich auf die Fortsetzung.

5

Immersive charakterbasierte Fantasy

Schon viel habe ich über diese Reihe(n) gehört, davon alles ausschließlich positiv - und das völlig zurecht. Hobb schafft hier eine so faszinierende Charaktertiefe, vor allem was den Protagonisten FitzChivalry angeht, aber auch in den Nebencharakteren. Wir begleiten Fitz ab seiner Kindheit und zunächst entwickelt sich die Geschichte zwar langsam, aber alles andere langweilig. Fitz Aufwachsen, sein Wachsen und Lernen, seine Hürden und seine Verantwortung - über all das habe ich so gerne gelesen und Fitz jetzt schon in mein Herz geschlossen. Der Fokus liegt definitiv auf dem Ausbau von Fitz Charakter, aber auch abgesehen davon, hat die Geschichte wirklich viel zu bieten. Es passieren so viele spannende Dinge in der gesamten Welt, ein Twist jagt den nächsten und sowohl Fitz als auch wir als Leser bekommen kaum Ruhe. Noch dazu ist Hobbs Schreibstil und Art des Storytelling einfach unglaublich gut und lässt einen so richtig tief in die Geschichte und die Welt eintauchen, als würde man alles Seite an Seite mit Fitz erleben.

Immersive charakterbasierte Fantasy
5

5/5 Stars. If I could I would give this an infinite amount of stars. I am so, so, so glad that nine years after reading this book for the first time, my love and appreciation for it remain the same.

5

5/5 Stars. If I could I would give this an infinite amount of stars. I am so, so, so glad that nine years after reading this book for the first time, my love and appreciation for it remain the same.

3.5

This took me ages to read and although it had great parts and the writing was amazing, it was too depressing and slowpaced for me. I guess I won't continue the series, sorry

5

Great start to an epic journey.

I already read all 16 books of the realm of the elderlings, so this is now my second read. On my first read I was not so sure about this book. I did not like Fitz as the main character and got confused about who is who and what is happening. But on the second read it was so much better! I know where the story will go, and I'm just happy to meet so many dearly loved characters again. I'm a big fan of Robin Hobbs writing style, she is my all-time favourite. The characters and their behaviours feel sooo real. If they suffer, I suffer with them. I pity them when they are hurt or lonely. I wish for a happy end for some and the most horrible, miserable ending for others. I lack the words to describe how much Hobb is able to make me feel for her characters. She doesn't just tell us how someone feels. But she shows it through their behaviours, with little gestures, a quick look, a blush, an angry comment. The characters feel unique and their behaviours feel very consistent with their personality and backround story. If something doesn't make sense, there is usually a reason why it happend or why someone behaved that way (although maybe not in this book, but some other following). If you like a character driven story in which sometimes the small things have a bigger impact than the big ones, if you can stomach your main character suffering a lot of times, if you don't mind having a lot of questions by the end of the book (of which some might only be answered several books later), then this is the right book for you. You will regret it from time to time, but also be very happy about it;)

4

Regal had me genuinely tweaking with his bullshit

5

I fear this review will be me gushing and obsessing... ^^'[prtf]

3

3 stars. [Buddy-read with Giovanna and Sibil] I liked the content of this book: the plot, the characters, the setting,... everything, but the writing. It was far too descriptive, imo, and somehow deprived me of the pleasure of reading, making the narration slow and boring. I found myself skipping the lines looking for dialogues or interesting events, because overall I didn't enjoy it very much. I think this is in part due to the fact that the narrator was telling his memories and not actually taking part in the events. But I must confess that the situation got better through the second part. Two nice persons gave me the power to go on and they were Giovanna and Sibil, and also Lys. I know that she has been looking after us from afar :D I would have thrown the book out the window without you. I just hope that Hobb's recent books aren't so descriptive/boring. In any case, I'm sure I will read the next installment to follow Fitz'story, but not in the immediate future.

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