Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Assassin's Apprentice

The Farseer Trilogy #1

Robin Hobb with Magali Villeneuve (Illustrator)

448 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

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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 Ro...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
emotional 56%
mysterious 40%
tense 36%
dark 35%
sad 25%
challenging 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

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