L'Assassin du roi

, #2

Roman, 415 pages

French language

Published Dec. 31, 2017 by J'ai lu.

ISBN:
978-2-290-31323-7
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4 stars (37 reviews)

Les Pirates rouges sèment la désolation dans les Six-Duchés. Le royaume ne dispose que de ressources limitées pour les combattre. Le roi est seul, entouré d'une cour qui intrigue, d'une armée qui doute et... d'un assassin royal. Fitz est à présent devenu une arme redoutable. Il maîtrise le Vif - la faculté de communiquer avec les animaux - et l'Art. Guerrier accompli, rompu à tuer, il incarne la justice du roi. Une charge d'autant plus lourde qu'il lui faut faire obstacle aux ambitions du prince Royal, un usurpateur en puissance...

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reviewed Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb (Farseer Trilogy, #2)

Review of 'Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2)' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Great ending to this book! Looking forward to reading the next one.

This book is more contained to Buckkeep than the first book. It's largely about slow, quiet political intrigue. Regal's role here is interesting. To the reader (and to Fitz) his deceptions and treachery are easy to see. But the others - Verity, Chade, Shrewd - have known Regal since he was a child and are having a much harder time seeing how far he will go. They don't want to admit to themselves how bad it is. It's frustrating to watch - this was a very depressing, frustrating read story-wise as things get worse.

Kettricken starts to come into her own here, and I'm growing to really enjoy her as a character. The Fool is also fascinating to learn about. I appreciate how it feels like the characters each have their own loyalties and priorities that can clash …

reviewed Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb (The Farseer Trilogy, #2)

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2 stars

Like the first, it is interesting at the beginning and end, but weak in the middle. The problem this time around is that the middle is sooooo much longer.

Hobb always seems to breeze over the interesting plot points, yet dwell laboriously on the emotional points. I cannot understand why she feels she cN do this. That said, I feel this chapter was less predictable, but Fitz remains a moron despite growing up. I already own the third book, so I will read it at sometime I am sure. But since it is even longer than this one, and knowing Hobb's passion for flabby middles, I almost dread it. I've heard the 3rd hook redeems the trilogy, so I still have hope. However, I will need to take a long break. In fact, I took a break in the middle of this book and read 1984!

reviewed L'Assassin du roi by Robin Hobb (L'Assassin royal, #2)

Review of "L'assassin du roi" on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

On suit avec bonheur l’évolution de Fitz, devenu jeune homme, aux prises avec son Vif et ses conséquences. Toujours autant de psychologie et de finesse, des personnages passionnants et des intrigues mouvementées.
Une petite pause et je continue avec la 3e tome.

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Subjects

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  • Aventure
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