The Farseer Trilogy
The Farseer Trilogy is a 3-book audiobook series by Robin Hobb. Every entry below includes narrator ratings, listening context, and a clear verdict — start with Assassin’s Apprentice.
Books in This Series
Assassin’s Apprentice
Assassin's Apprentice is deeply character-driven fantasy that demands patience but pays off with genuine emotional weight. Paul Boehmer's inconsistent accent keeps the audiobook from greatness, but the story underneath is worth the investment.
Royal Assassin
Royal Assassin is a slow, devastating character study that rewards patient listeners, but Boehmer's accent inconsistencies and monotonous pacing mean you'll want to bump the speed to 1.25x. The book itself is extraordinary — the narration is a solid but uneven vehicle for it.
Assassin’s Quest
Assassin's Quest is an emotionally devastating trilogy closer that's too long but earns its ending. Boehmer's narration is inconsistent — great in quiet moments, distracting during accent work — bump to 1.25x and commit.
📖 Reading Order
Books are listed in recommended listening order. For the best experience, we suggest starting from Book #1 and progressing through the series sequentially.
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