One feels like a participant in Hobb’s stories. Excellent!

Nice

The Assassin’s Apprentice takes us into an exciting world of courtly intrigue. Following Fitz’s journey from boyhood to the king’s assassin is a delightful read. Highly recommend. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

Fairly good plot with a few notable holes, interesting characters lacking slightly in depth, good ending that closed out a little to neatly and quickly. A good read, just not on the level of Tolkien, Martin, Lewis, or Rothfuss.

Couldn’t put down this rich and satisfying read.

Decent

I gave this book two stars because it was *BY FAR* the best book in this series. I just finished the series. I have endured long and worthless amounts of pain because I didn’t stop reading it (even though I knew it would probably go not so well). I was holding out for a happy ending, but after this book it just goes downhill. Really fast. Scratch that. Nothing about this series is fast. Honestly if you want to spend three to seven hours reading about meaningless traveling for *absolutely no reason* then go right ahead. I just wish someone woulda told me how rough this series is. Loves are lost, souls are broken, betrayal, sad loneliness, and messed up people. It doesn’t end well, guys. That doesn’t mean that people die, although that could happen in any book, I’m just saying that it ended on a depressing note. But if ya wanna try it. Honestly, good luck. I hope you enjoy it more than I did.

Well written, but the characters are not likable. Also, it was irritating that neither the characters nor the narrator attempt to systematize or explain how magic works in the book's world. While it probably serves the author's purpose (say to put readers in a slightly confused or apprehensive state), it's hard to appreciate.

Would have given it 5 stars, but his talent to "repel" people disappears after the beginning of the book, I guess to further the plot.

Very interesting plot, great cast of characters. I hope the next books in the series have as much to offer. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.