581 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553375633
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication date: 01 April 1996
Description
Tutored in the dark arts of the assassin under the devious eye of King Shrewd, young Fitz, the illegitimate son of the noble Prince Chivalry, finds the fate of the kingdom in his hands when it is attacked by the treacherous Red Ship Raiders. Origi...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,744 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
dark 55%
tense 52%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 12%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Alcoholism, Confinement, MiscarriageMinor
Ableism, Rape, Pregnancy
581 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553375633
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication date: 01 April 1996
Description
Tutored in the dark arts of the assassin under the devious eye of King Shrewd, young Fitz, the illegitimate son of the noble Prince Chivalry, finds the fate of the kingdom in his hands when it is attacked by the treacherous Red Ship Raiders. Origi...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,744 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
dark 55%
tense 52%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 12%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Alcoholism, Confinement, MiscarriageMinor
Ableism, Rape, Pregnancy