The Farseer: Assassins Quest Audiobook, by Robin Hobb Play Audiobook Sample

The Farseer: Assassin's Quest Audiobook

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Read By: Paul Boehmer, Paul Boehmer Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 25.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 18.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Farseer Trilogy Release Date: August 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400184361

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

58

Longest Chapter Length:

57:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

38:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

20

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Publisher Description

From an extraordinary voice in fantasy comes the stunning conclusion to the Farseer trilogy, as FitzChivalry confronts his destiny as the catalyst who holds the fate of the kingdom of the Six Duchies...and the world itself.

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.

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"I love how despite the fact that for whole sections of the book there were no startling happenings Robin Hobb did not just speed up the journey and have the characters have a very swift success. Her writing let you experience not only the moments of furious fighting, difficult decisions and epic adventure, she also wrote the drudgery of a quest so well. I think this is my favorite bit about her writing, her characters are human and go through the stages all of us need to go through to become the awe inspiring people heroes are called to be."

— Fiona (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.

    — Kirkus Starred Review

The Farseer: Assassin's Quest Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.12121212121212 out of 54.12121212121212 out of 54.12121212121212 out of 54.12121212121212 out of 54.12121212121212 out of 5 (4.12)
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4 Stars: 7
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Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Scott Ouderkirk, 1/28/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Kimberly Shelton, 4/30/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This series Is amazing! My absolute favorite of all time. And to those of you reviewing that hated the ending, try reading the other trilogies in the series. This series has 16 books in total and Fitz has 3 trilogies within the series. Assassins Quest is by no means the end of Fitz's story. "

    — Devon, 12/31/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — pmmarkus, 11/15/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — adriana sandu, 10/30/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Pekka Lehtikoski, 6/17/2016
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a good book, but I found that the book tended to drag on about the middle of the book. By then, you juat want Fitz to stop getting into trouble and get on with the business. And peraonally, I found the end of the book and the issues with Molly to be disappointing. I wouldn't call this a happy ending, but it is still an ending. "

    — Kriss, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Most trilogies in my experience tend to drag in the second volume as the author treads water before the wam-bam-zowie finale. The Farseer trilogy is different as the first third of this final volume is painfully slow, compared with what had gone before, as the main character starts his quest. However, such is the quality of the writing it remains readable and once the quest is in full swing, the reader's rewards are great with a wonderful climax followed by a low key, poignant elegaic ending. "

    — Paul, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " continued annoying romance situation caused a sudden loss of interest in this otherwise good book. so much so that I stopped reading it. I never do that. "

    — William, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An awesome series! Robin Hobb's writing style is quite simply, amazing! Just did not fancy the conclusion of AQ. 4 1/2 stars. Highly recommended. "

    — Shane, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " what a horrible ending. I feel cheated. "

    — Alicia, 1/17/2014
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    " Garbage. Save yourself the frustration and don't bother reading this crap. In fact, don't even read the second book in the trilogy.Pretend that Assassin's Apprentice was the first and last. It took all my self control from ripping this book in two and burning it. "

    — Neil, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Brilliant conclusion, and I loved the ending. "

    — Caroline, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This whole trilogy was very well done. I look forward to re-reading them in the future. "

    — Bill, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Young... or should I say old fitz is shit out of luck in love by this point, and much like his predecesor learns his path is a loney one where the only satisfaction one can know is there bed after a long days work. Kind of a downhearted end, but then again Burich ends up happy. "

    — Jaclyn, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The best in Farseer series. I love how it all ends. "

    — Anh, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book took forever to get to the climax and then rushed through it. It seems like there should have been both more and less to this book and to the series. "

    — Eli, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one is a bit heavy. But a good finish to a genuinely well written trilogy. Kudos to Robin Hobb! "

    — Heather, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome conclusion to the trilogy. "

    — Magnus, 10/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I never finished it. I got to 75 % and went to amazon and read the summary to find out how it ended. "

    — Stacey, 8/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a nice trilogy, but not an awesome one, like the Kingkiller. "

    — Jucelaine, 8/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this series. One of the best high fantasy series I've read in a while. "

    — Heather, 7/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Part 3 of a great series. "

    — Mhairi, 4/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This Trilogy by Robin Hobb has been an amazing read. The characters just come to life, a world so alive and real. I loved this Trilogy by Robin Hobb. 5 stars!!!! "

    — Matt, 11/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " LOVE the characters in this trilogy. "

    — Noelle, 11/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Thoroughly recommend this Trilogy - so original and full of twists and turns. Such an imagination - just brilliant! "

    — Amanda, 10/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this trilogy, but this book is mostly travel. Big finish, and important stuff happens during the travel. But it's still a lot of walking. "

    — Kylie, 9/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This has to be one of the best series' EVER! Fantastic writing, great story, great ending. Utterly fantastic. "

    — Lee, 12/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Re-read again, 4/13 "

    — Craig, 9/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed the story and am working on the rest of the series. "

    — Terry, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Man, this was a great read. Hobb poked and prodded me in exactly the right spots. "

    — Karina, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " O carte încântatoare despre regi si regine, printi si printese, cu iz de fantastic si conspiratii. Abia astept sa citest si restul cartilor din trilogie. "

    — Ancuta, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The start of one of the most captivating series ever. "

    — Makayla, 4/29/2011

About Robin Hobb

Robin Hobb was born in California but grew up in Alaska, where she learned to love the forest and the wilderness. She has lived most of her life in the Pacific Northwest and currently resides in Tacoma, Washington. She is the author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles, the Farseer trilogy, the Liveship Traders trilogy, and the Tawny Man trilogy. Her books under the pseudonym Megan Lindholm include Wizard of the Pigeons, The Windsingers, and Cloven Hooves. She is also the author of The Inheritance, a collection of stories written under both names. Her short fiction has won the Asimov’s Readers’ Award and been a finalist for both the Nebula and Hugo awards.

About the Narrators

Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.

Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.