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Assassin’s Apprentice: The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1
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LENGTH17 hrs and 23 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-30-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The first volume in Robin Hobb’s internationally best-selling Farseer series.
In a faraway land where members of the royal family are named for the virtues they embody, one young boy will become a walking enigma. Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chilvary Farseer, is a royal bastard, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely.
Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility. So when Fitz is finally adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and embrace a new life of weaponry, scribbing, courtly manners, and how to kill a man secretly, as he trains to become a royal assassin.
©2012 Robin Hobb (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
What the Critics Say
“Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers … what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.” (The Times)
“In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons” (George R. R. Martin)
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What Members Say
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"Engrossing"
Where does Assassin’s Apprentice rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?It rates right up at the top. It has become a favourite.
Who was your favorite character and why?Apart from the main character Fitz I think Chade is my favourite because he is the one that needs the most unraveling. He is the Master Assassin the one character who has the most to unravel,.
Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?I enjoy this performance. The reading is very crisp and clear. I hate it when it is time to stop. Paul Boehmer really does bring the characters alive and takes you right into the story.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?The moment when Fitz stabs King Shrewd's knife into Chade's hearth Defiantly.
Any additional comments?Like I said this book has become a firm favourite, I've read it over and over. I love the court intrigue. The fast pace as the story unfolds.
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"A fun fantasy romp, but don't expect too much"
What made the experience of listening to Assassin’s Apprentice the most enjoyable?Good story, you care about the character
Any additional comments?I did like the story overall, I liked and cared about the character and liked that he wasn't perfect and made mistakes on occasion. While its all very well to find out you're actually a prince (you find this out in the first paragraph, so its not a spoiler) its another to find that being a prince, and especially a bastard prince, is not all its cracked up to be. Everyone wants to use the hero for something, or dislikes him for reasons that have nothing to do with his own actions.
The narrator's accent on some words jerked me out of the story on occasion. It's also written in the first person, which I don't usually like but as there is a lot of head stuff (both emotional, and magical/mind powers) happening I can see why it was chosen. The style is a bit dated, I think these days it would be edited so it was a tighter story and moved along a little quicker. As it is there are some slow parts that don't need to be slow and just drag the story.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"Outstanding"
If you could sum up Assassin’s Apprentice in three words, what would they be?The most amazing story.
What did you like best about this story?All of it.
What about Paul Boehmer’s performance did you like?Sometimes I did not like the voices he put to some of the characters, but the story took over.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Basically
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"An amazing story enough said"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Yes it is a great book and one i will listen to ove and over again. It is a masterpiece of fantasy writing.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Assassin’s Apprentice?The killing of Smithy and the fight with the forged-lings .
What does Paul Boehmer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?He has a great command of his voice and portrays the story in interesting and detailed fashion.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?same as mentioned above....
Any additional comments?A great book, unbelievably good.
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"assassin's apprentice appreciated"
What made the experience of listening to Assassin’s Apprentice the most enjoyable?One of my favorite hard copy books and authors. I enjoy being able to listen to the story again while I work.
Who was your favorite character and why?Fitz. I like following the development old this character throughout the book.
What about Paul Boehmer’s performance did you like?Pace of reading.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No! I like to spin it out. Sometimes listen at night, but go to sleep and miss bits so have to go back and listen again.
Any additional comments?Some times the change of voices for different characters gets annoying.
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