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Assassin's Quest
- The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Series: Realms of the Elderlings, Book 3, Farseer Trilogy, Book 3
- Length: 37 hrs and 34 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Keystone. Gate. Crossroads. Catalyst.
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- C. Schmid
- 04-11-15
unsuitable voice for this book - but
Is there anything you would change about this book?
This series of books is one of the few of the best books that I have ever read. I have read the series about 3 or 4 times and love them. There is nothing wrong with the book or the story, however the voice over is so wrong for the character, and you may be dissapointed with Nighteyes voice.
What didn’t you like about Paul Boehmer’s performance?
I am so sorry to Paul Boehmer but his accent and pronunciation is so very wrong for the chacter or Fitz and Nighteyes, and for telling the story. I felt it needed to be a bit more ragged and gruff - more masculine! Paul is slightly camp and a bit too genteel sounding and if you've read the books.... He does a good Chade however.
If this book were a film would you go see it?
I would most definately see the films if they were made.
Any additional comments?
This series of books, the Tawny Fools series and the Liveship Traders series are such engrossing and delicious reads you simply can't put them down. I love them dearly and re-read them regularly and would encourage anyone - even if you're not a fantasy reader to read them.
I have been spoiled with these books however, and cannot find anything as good that I want to read!
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- Mrs
- 24-08-14
Good follow on
Would you consider the audio edition of Assassin's Quest to be better than the print version?
This is a good follow on from the other book and well read. The information referring to what happen previously helps the listener.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Fitz as he seem to be one step behind very one else
Which character – as performed by Paul Boehmer – was your favourite?
Fool had different sides to him
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh when funny things where said
Any additional comments?
Must read and catch up with others in the series.
3 people found this helpful
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- Neil Parker
- 29-07-16
Should have been much better
After having listened to the first 2 books I this series I was looking forward to the concluding book in the trilogy but it was a disappointment. The reason being that although the basis of the story was good and followed on from the first 2 books for some reason the author decided to drag it out with what appeared to be meaningless waffle. It was approx 10hrs longer than the first 2 which could have easily been cut and maintained the integrity of the story.
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- Nette Bob
- 20-05-20
a book too far
The first of the trilogy was fairly strong this has just gone on a little too long, far too much peril in the last two volumes it is deja vu all over again, overly teenage angst.but the story has a decent resolution. Overall it would have fitted well in two books. Performance is first rate
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- samantha king
- 06-01-20
I REALLY want to like this but...
Having listened to the first 2 in the trilogy I was dying to get stuck into this one but I'm half way through and really struggling to enjoy it like the first two. I will finish it because I want to know how it finishes, but it feels a bit of a slog. I don't feel like I've learned anything new about the character or seen much real story progression so far. There has been a lot of getting caught, almost dying, escaping. and repeat. I really really do want to like this and I have everything crossed something of interest happens soon!
I'm not sure on the narrators voice either, I haven't fully liked it from the beginning of book 1, it's not so much the narrator, just the narrator with these books! I feel like I could listen to him for hours happily, but for me, he sounds too well spoken for what I would imagine the characters in this world to sound like, especially for Fitz who was cared for by a stable master for a lot of his childhood... And a wolf. I don't know... I want to like it so much, but I just can't like to as much as I want.
I gave it 4 stars because I felt bad giving it 3, but for me, I probably should have
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- Falko
- 24-07-19
Short anecdote
First off: the Narrator had a soothing voice and skilled in the way of differentiating the different voices.
The birth of a dragon was a different experience written beautifully
the main character, sadly, does not really show character development throughout the series, and can sometimes be annoying and angering.
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- Little Pixel
- 21-07-14
Fabulous book but ending felt rushed
Really loved this trilogy and to be honest, it was due for a 5 out of 5 until the end. I dropped a point though because the ending was essentially a summary. I was looking forward to what I thought would be the pinnacle of the book. But what was presented was a summary. It felt strange as it was not at all in keeping with the style of the book. To me, it felt like an afterthought, 'Oh, and if you're interested in what happened, A did B, and X did Y'. The 'epilogue' was more in keeping with the style though.
All in, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this trilogy. Just be warned of a seemingly rushed ending.
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- halfpintkay
- 08-07-13
Couldn't stop Listening!
This book had me hooked from start to finish. Once again Hobb brings the tale of the Farseer family alive, Following Fits Journey which is full of twists and turns. Great ending to the Trilogy. I really enjoyed this book but the reason why I gave Performance 4 stars instead of 5 was because the narrater repeated himself on a Occasions, it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the book though and I wouldn't let it stop other Listeners downloading this book.
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- Marc H
- 13-01-13
Great story - same vein as Patrick Rothfuss
After listening to Patrick Rothfuss's first two book of his trilogy I wanted something similar but complete! I've certainly founded it in Robin Hobb's Farseer series and I've now nearly finished all three. Reading order is:
- Assassins Apprentice
- Royal Assassin
- Assassins Quest
There are many similarities to Patrick Rothfuss or vice versa depending on your perspective. You follow a small boy who grows up learning a kind of magic he never really knew he had and learning to be a Kings Assassin. Great characters who you will learn to love and hate.
If you've read Patrick Rothfuss and are looking for something as good then you won't go far wrong with this Trilogy.
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- Lexie Ama
- 17-02-21
Wonderful book.
This was pretty much my first foray into the genre and I started this trilogy because I'd a friend's recommendation. it didnt take long for me to become enthralled however. Hobb writes great characters and they came to life for me from the start. I wasn't sure about the narrator but once I was used to him I thoroughly enjoyed the books. I'm very much looking forward to starting the next 'Realm of the Elderlings' trilogy.
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- Katrine
- 20-08-17
Great long story, slightly weak ending
I loved every minute of it, right up until near the end. It then seemed like the author just wanted to be done with it, like some things just magically happen or things that the lead character has been struggling with always he just sort of suddenly succeeds with, the cavalry files in from overhead and saves the day etc. A little bit too easy it feels like, when comparing to the otherwise very long and detailed book about every minute of this guy's life.
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- Rick
- 04-05-13
Good characters, poor reveal
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
yes, if he or she were a fan of fantasy
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
I hate it when you know the plot twists before the protagonist. I was just thinking he must be an idiot if he can't see it.
What does Paul Boehmer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Distinct, appropriate voices.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No
Any additional comments?
I cared about the character, but I was annoyed his development was slow in parts, and that he always reacted emotionally. Considering what he'd been through you'd think he would have got a handle on his emotions and never seemed to develop. He was also thick, you can see plot twists coming a mile away, but the hero never seems to which had me yelling at my car stereo "you idiot!" more than once. But I did like the characters, I liked the overall story and I liked the world building.
I think if this book had been written today it would be returned to the author for a rewrite. For example detailed supporting characters that you never see again. But in spite of all its flaws, I'm glad I listened to it and there was more to enjoy than to dislike.
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- Viktor
- 27-01-13
I didn't like this book at all.
I really enjoyed the other two books in this series. Which in a way makes this book even worse.
Everything I liked about Fits is removed, and all that is left is a stumbling selfish idiot.
He has become a slave to his emotions (mainly fear) with no resolve. Several times after deciding something he would just turn right around with the excuse "I could not stop myself" or "I just had to do it". At one point I got so angry over one of these I had to stop the audiobook and go hit my kitchen table.
In fact if I think about it, I don't like the way any of the characters have developed, except for perhaps Nighteyes.
After every chapter there is a section where the narrator just gives reader information about the world. These are often repetitive and we get told a lot of things we already know.
At at least two points the narrator pauses from the story and provides spoilers of whats gonna happen.
I just started with part 5 and i honestly don't want to continue.
I think I'll just pretend book 2 ended with Fits living happily ever after as a wolf.
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- Nina
- 06-08-20
Love it
Loved the story, love Robin Hobb, love the narration.
Would recommend this to any one.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-07-20
wonderful book and geniusly narrated
When I started the first book of the trilogy I wasn't very happy with either the story nor narrating but still I knew I would like it.
I'm not sure when it happened but I absolutely fell in love with the series.
Now I fear starting the next trilogy. Apparently it's not a story directly about Fitz and the wolf and narrated by another. The reviews for that narrator are also terrible compared to Boehmer's excellent feedback. I looked for other books narrated by him in the end. I will try the next trilogy though. Hopefully I will like it.
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- Brenda
- 06-04-20
Breathtaking series
The farseer trilogy is really amazing and the audiobooks definitely don't disappoint.
the narrator sometimes switch voices when it doesn't fits and that can be a little confusing. But it doesn't happen a lot to really bother the experience.
An amazing end to this trilogy and a really great introduction to this magnificent world that Robin has created. A fantasy masterpiece definitely.
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- Raul
- 18-08-19
Sorrowfully sweet ending for trilogy
Much sadness and mishap is packed into this book. Nevertheless enjoyable listen. Paul narrates so wonderfully well.
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- Katarina
- 26-07-19
Unbelievable but true: even better than pt. 1 & 2
This third part brings us to a truly climactic close of the first Farseer trilogy. It has everything you want from this kind of story: thriller, adventure, fantasy, mystery, magic, character growth through excruciating trials. Fan-tas-tic.
Narration, as it was with the other two parts, is great. I have now started with the second Fitz trilogy, the Tawny Man trilogy (which starts with Fool's Errand), because I couldn't get enough of the story of Fitz and his Nighteyes. Fortunately, I discovered there's even a third trilogy, Fitz and the Fool. So 9 fat parts about these characters, yea!
Recommend!
But you do need to listen to (or read) parts 1 and 2 first, this is a continuing story.
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- Sharon
- 16-09-18
I liked this
In spite of other reviewers I thought the narrator did a good job. The story was good and involving.
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- Tobias
- 17-08-18
Hated the ending
I enjoyed most of the book. At times it was really slow and I almost felt like stopping, but most of the time it was enjoyable. The first two books were better in my opinion.