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Fool's Assassin (2014) by Robin Hobb is the first volume in the Fitz and the Fool trilogy, part of the broader Realm of the Elderlings sequence. It reunites readers with FitzChivalry Farseer, now living quietly as Tom Badgerlock at Withywoods decades after the events of the Tawny Man trilogy. The narrative alternates between Fitz's perspective and that of his daughter Bee, as threats connected to the Fool's past begin to surface.
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How good is Fool's Assassin?
Fool's Assassin scores 8.18/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the High Fantasy category. Well-received late Fitz return, praised for maturity and atmosphere; deliberately slow domestic opening divides readers.
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See our alternatives page for Fool's Assassin for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
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With a score of 8.18/10, Fool's Assassin is highly rated in High Fantasy. See all High Fantasy ranked.
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