lives in isolation, attempting to write about his history. Themes Assassin’s Quest has been called a coming of age story. A starred review from Publishers Weekly stated that the story holds a lesson "that the pursuit of truth demands a price in loneliness only a few can or will pay." Other reviewers have pointed to a sense of hopelessness in the narrative and how often Hobb makes use of failure. Reception Assassin’s Quest received positive reviews from critics. Reviewers have called the novel a fun and enjoyable read. Publishers Weekly gave the novel a starred review and commented on the "shimmering language". Kirkus Reviews called the novel "an enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama." Editions An American English paperback edition was issued in New York by Bantam Books in 1997 with . A British English hardback edition was issued in London by Voyager/HarperCollins in 1997 with . This edition's cover is illustrated by John Howe. In September 2020, Folio Society released a new illustrated hardback edition of the trilogy, with illustrations by David Palumbo. References External links 1997 American novels American fantasy novels Novels by Robin Hobb The Farseer Trilogy HarperCollins books