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Summary: Definitely disappointing
Review: Granted, any release of mythos fiction gets my heart beating faster, but perhaps I reacted a bit prematurely on this title - like other reviewers have noted, Disciples II is largely on the disappointing side, barring a couple of pieces. I liked Henry Lee Forrest's tale, but most of the other stories left me cold - even some with really promising beginnings like the Book Seller's Second Wife. There's great quality mythos fiction and then there's pastiche... and considering the great delays in getting this thing out, I'm rather surprised at the final product. I've read anthologies by Price and Aniolowski that got me hooked on modern Lovecraftian fiction, so I intend to stick more closely to those in the future.
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Summary: Great fun
Review: New stories, great fun and variety in the true tradition of the Cthulhu Mythos.
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Summary: The Stars are Right for this title
Review: There is always some hesitation whenever I crack open a title published by Chaosium. As manufacturers of the game that you either love or hate (I happen to love but in a much earlier incarnation than the current version) there seems to be a conflict between the stories selected to meet the needs of the game or present excellent fiction which then might inspire further game ideas.In this case, I am happy to report that the title stands by itself with its assortment of truly weird fiction. Some of the authors are generally terrifying, some comic others reflect a deeper cosmic horror. All together a great collection of stories for those who love the Mythos. However, a word of caution for diehard Lovecraftians, only, some of the stories may be enjoyable for you but really lighten up, a bit and you may enjoy the ride.
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Summary: The Stars are Right for this title
Review: While the some of the stories play with our expectations (Scott Aniolowski's and Will Murray's), too many of the rest are not much better than the worst website Mythos fiction. Disappointing addition to amazing series.
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: While the some of the stories play with our expectations (Scott Aniolowski's and Will Murray's), too many of the rest are not much better than the worst website Mythos fiction. Disappointing addition to amazing series.
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