I started this series with no great expectations. I now have high expectations for any other book by Robin Hobb. The first book of the series was great and this one continued with the storyline. I found the pacing odd but it worked with the story. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a well written fantasy story. I am well into the 3rd book and hope to read more by this author.

The second book in the Farseer Trilogy, it is just as gripping and easy to lose yourself in as the first. I didn't want it to end. You really must read these books!

Whew! Can a teenager be so devoted as to perform so well in things he is taught and instructed to do? I kept losing sight at times of the age of Fitz. Sometimes you realize the child he is but at others he seems as a man of thirty. Can't wait for the conclusion of this story!

Four and a half stars.

In this second volume of Hobb's 'Assassin' trilogy, matters progress from bad to worse. As FitzChivalry Farseer recovers from the near-fatal assassination attempt on him by Prince Regal, he begins to see that Buckkeep and the Six Duchies are falling apart around him. The Red-Ship Raiders grow ever more bold, and the vicious, amoral Forged Ones that the raiders somehow create from good citizens are growing to be ever more of a problem. King Shrewd is failing, wracked by illness - and drugs. In desperation, Prince Verity goes on a quest to seek the mythical Elderlings - and in his absence, Regal seizes yet more power, disregarding the woes of the nation and partying with pomp and ceremony. Fitz believes that the Duchies' decline may be all part of a plot designed by Regal - but his mentor, Chade, seems to think that his opinion may be based on his personal (although admittedly justified) dislike of that prince.
Can Fitz stay loyal to the royal family, balance his job as an assassin with his love of his childhood sweetheart, Molly, support Verity's wife, the foreign quuen, Kettricken, against those who would discredit her, remain friends with the stablemaster, Burrich, even though he has the illegal 'Wit' (an ability to speak with animals), and survive the various hatreds of those who are arrayed against him?
OK, I'm still missing some of the subplots here...
It's a complex, soap-opera-esque story with plenty of drama - pure entertainment, and executed near-perfectly! Great stuff!

Not as good as the first in the series, I found it to be kind of dull in parts, but it got exciting in the last 100 pages.

Very complete Trilogy, Highly recommended.

I am finding I don't like Robin Hobb's extremely dark viewpoint.But her style is nice, the story interesting.I am just dissapointed in her darkness.I tend to like more uplifting books.she seems to have no hope and this translates in her books.

Terrific character story, wonderful setting

This is a good trilogy so far. I really like the concept of animal bonding called the Wit. The main character is a trained assassin which makes the story unique.

Wonderful series. I loved it.

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Those familiar with Robin Hobbs work will recognise one of her most annoying literary devices being used in this book - I suppose this is where she developed it. Why everyone just stands by and gripes and feels sorry for themselves while events move 'beyond their control'. I'd like to see Fitz properly stand up to be counted. He tries at the end of the book and that's what gives me hope for the third.

This second book of the Farseer Trilogy is as good as the first. A page turner. I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. I feel as if I am part of the story.
I would recommend this book to everyone.

I cannot say enough about this trilogy. I have loved every book in it.It just keeps getting better and better with every book. I am know reading the other trilogies by Robin Hobb and so far none have disappointed. Very good books!!!!!!!

I was captivated until the very last page. Highly recommended.

This is the mass market published edition.

good series

2nd in this series

Another excellent addition o the Farseer series! The tone of the book is quite different than the first, as Fitz has matured the themes and issues that he deals with have as well. This is very much a second book, it has a real "The Empire Strikes Back" feel to it. Everything is so turned upside down at the end that it practically begs you to pick up the third book just to find out what happens.

I love this author whatever name she chooses to write under!

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