Am I reading Hobb wrong?

[Connavar]

I read a preview for the second book in back of the first book.


It seems like finaly things are starting to happen. Him learning the skill and how to fight.

I will read the second book hoping its alot better than first.


Characters wise i like Verity,Burrich, Fitz in that order. Fitz is a decent main guy when he isnt whining

[Jaqen]

The Farseer and Tawny Man Trilogies are my favorite books ever. Haven't gotten through Liveship books yet because, well, all of the characters she writes are so bratty and immature! It's hard for me to like the characters in it so I was struggling to get through it. I do, however, like Althea, Brashen, and the pirate (forgot his name, been a while since I picked the book up).

Anyways, a lot of people say that Fitz is a whiny, spoiled brat. I don't really think so. He's had so much happen to him through the whole series it's understandable. And remember that at the start of the series he's all of 5 or 6 years old and he was scared. People were angry at him being a bastard and he had absolutely no control over that. And of course kids are going to be immature at times.

I just absolutely love those two series though! I don't think there's one character I don't like. I'll probably work on finishing the Liveship series now though.

[Seanie]

Wow, i'm honestly surprised by how many people dislike Hobb's work!!! Each to their own i guess, but i think she's brilliant - to me she is a true modern day magician!!!

The liveship traders is probably my fave series ever, it's so unique!!! Although I love all 3 trilogies she's completed so far... They are all books that make it hard for me to get anything done, because i dont want to put them down!!!

I havnt looked at her new stuff yet, i tend to avoid starting a series until its finished & I havnt looked at her work written as Megan Lindholme either, but its definately on my "to read" list (which is waaay to long, i need more reading hours in each day!)

[sassy1]

Originally Posted by Jaqen

I do, however, like Althea, Brashen, and the pirate (forgot his name, been a while since I picked the book up).

Captain Kennit?

[Terran Nytefyer]

I'm going to quote my gf directly: "The first half of "Assassin's Apprentice" is ridiculously hard to get into. After you get through the first half, it sort of takes off, and propells you through the rest of the trilogy."

This was a warning she gave me as she told me I ABSOLUTEY NEEDED to read the Farseer Trilogy. lol And, I've come to find that she's right. It took me better than a week, a little more than a week and a half actually, to read "Assassin's Apprentice". Now, however, it's only been less than a day, and I'm almost finished with "Royal Assassin". So, in this instance, my gf is completely on the money.

I say stick with her books, I'm glad I have.

[TheBlueFool]

I dunno, I found that Assassin's Apprentice wasn't too bad, but I didn't really start getting into the books until I'd read Royal Assassin. That's when the story starts to really get underway, and I think it's still one of my favourite books of the whole series...

[sassy1]

Originally Posted by Terran Nytefyer

I'm going to quote my gf directly: "The first half of "Assassin's Apprentice" is ridiculously hard to get into. After you get through the first half, it sort of takes off, and propells you through the rest of the trilogy."

This was a warning she gave me as she told me I ABSOLUTEY NEEDED to read the Farseer Trilogy. lol And, I've come to find that she's right. It took me better than a week, a little more than a week and a half actually, to read "Assassin's Apprentice". Now, however, it's only been less than a day, and I'm almost finished with "Royal Assassin". So, in this instance, my gf is completely on the money.

I say stick with her books, I'm glad I have.

I have to say, i agree with your girlfriend. it took me half of the first book to really get stuck in, but once i was stuck in, i couldnt put the books down until i'd read all three trilogies. But when I re-read the books (for the first time), I found that it wasnt that hard to get into the second time, and you notice more things that tie in to things that happen later in the story, or that help clarify some things.

[BradtheImpaler2]

Originally Posted by -putawaythosepliers-

Ok, well im not unknowingly reading it back-to-front or anything, but I'm midway through Assassins Apprentice and I'm not really getting into it at all. I was just interested in people's opinions as to whether I should give up or if it's really a book worth reading. Perhaps I'm just not appreciating The Hobb properly....
ps. im at about the bit where he's looking after that grumpy old woman and he has to clean out her chamber pot.... lol hope that helps. does it get much better after that?

I got thru that trilogy but thought it only average all in all. Yes, it does get a bit better. I think her characters are stronger than her plots.

[jemcaesar]

I know a few people couldn't get into the Farseer Trilogy because 'nothing ever happened'. It isn't a swords flashing, magic staffs throwing lightning bolts sort of series. Personally for me it was a lot more about characterization; in a way it reminded me of books like The Green Mile by Stephen King - quite slow at times, but worth it in the end. Obviously it is up to your personal tastes and not everyone is going to love Assassin's Apprentice.

[Connavar]

The reason i didnt get into it wasnt lack action, it was cause of the uninteresting characters. Only a couple was interesting. The main character was so boring and uninteresting that it gave me no chance but dump the rest of the series.

With a better main character i would have read all the books even if there werent one scene of action.

[ChaBaby]

Since the original post was made over a year ago I can assume the original poster has completed all nine books or has given up altogether. However, I would like to say reading a completed series, such as the Assassin's Apprentice, is a breathe of fresh air while waiting for GRRM, RJ, Goodkind, Rowling (thank you for finishing), and many others to conclude their series.