Assassin’s Quest (The Farseer Trilogy, #3)

by Robin Hobb

“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity’s return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies.
 
But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.
 
Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Quest
 
“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin
 
“Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print—including mine!”—Melanie Rawn

• ISBN13: 9780002246088
• Publish Date: 3 March 1997
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 9 October 1997
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Voyager
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 640
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

[Mercy]

4.5/5
This book has been my favourite of the trilogy so far, I know many people hated it or didn't like it too much, I know it is dense, I know Fitz suffering so much seems unnecessary, but, I loved everything! The prose, the friendship between Fitz and the Fool and I loved every bit about Patience whereabouts but mostly, I fell in love with Nighteyes. What an amazing character. Robin Hobb is so good a writing non human characters and Nighteyes is so well done.

Ah, I'm going to write a proper review later, today I just wanted to tell you all how much I enjoyed it :D.

[charlton]

This book I liked ,but I think my favorite character was "Nighteyes".He is the wolf that Fitz is bonded with.Fitz and Nighteyes hunt together,fight together and take the journey together.He is a real friend.

[Jo]

You can read my review of the whole Farseer trilogy over on my blog here.