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Summary: Good Refresher course in Myth-Adventures...
Review: I think we've all established that this book wasn't written for the public. It was meant to help Mr. Asprin get back in the groove of the Aahz/Skeeve Universe (Multiverse?) That said, I liked it. If nothing else, the new dimensions they travelled to were an interesting change, and the plot was interesting. I had a problem with the big finale, because of all the build-up, and then...not much of anything. However, it was still worth it to have another volume in the series.
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Summary: A rusty return
Review: I used to really enjoy the Myth series by Robert Asprin but Asprin - for reasons he is rather vague about - pretty much stopped writing the books in the mid-'90s. Now, at long last, he has written another Myth book, and I feel I could have waited after all.This story, which takes place after book three in the series has Skeeve and Aahz seeking a cow that delivers golden milk. Of course, it is not that easy to get to said cow. It is a combination fantasy/western/vampire story, and it doesn't really work. The plot is okay, but the writing is weak, the characters are shallow and worst of all, it just isn't funny. I have enough loyalty to the series not to ditch it based off of one bad book, but this is not a good sign for Asprin's return. This book is for Myth fans only...all others should look elsewhere for their entertainment.
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Summary: Myth-Ion Improbable Just as good as any other myth book!
Review: If you are a fan of the myth books than read this newer adventure. It is just as good as the first few myth books that Asprin wrote, if not better. I couldn't put the book down, and read it in two days.
I have seen a couple reviews of this book and some seem to complain it is not as good or the writing style is different than the other myth books. I do not agree. Don't listen to the bad reviews, buy this book and read it right away if you are a fan of the myth series. Robert Asprin has once again writen a great myth tale. Thanks!
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Summary: Another fun romp
Review: It has obviously been a while since Asprin wrote for this series, but the magic is still there. It may be a bit slow in coming, but this book is another excellent addition to the series. It is certainly not the best, but it was everything I expect from Robert Asprin. I only have two small complaints. The first is that the editing was a bit poor. Misspellings were a bit distracting in a couple of places. "Posseltum" in particular. My other complaint is the terrible illustrations on both the cover and inside. The middle-school quality charcoal drawing did nothing but detract from the book, and why can't they ever get the cover illustrations correct. As I recall, Aahz is shorter than Skeeve, and Tananda has green skin. In any case, my only complaints are more or less nit-pics. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the rest of the series.
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Summary: Well, it's about time!
Review: It's about time we get another myth book Mr Aspirin!!! For 7 years or so now, and every time (I repeat EVERY TIME) I've dropped by a book store, I've looked for a new book. Right next to Aspirin and Asimov I have come up wanting every frickn time. Until last weekend! Great book. You wrote Aahz showing a huge range of emotions. I may have to read the series again (I re-read it every couple years or so it seems) but Aahz was pretty hardcore. Which I enjoyed a lot. What I would like to see in the myth books, is Skeeve learn to actually be a powerful magician. Because even now, he's pretty wimpy. It would be so cool to see him go from barely doing the feather exercise to being able to loft an entire army into the air and letting them fall to their deaths. Woot. Yes, I know Skeeve wouldn't do that, maybe he could become possessed or something. At any rate, thanks for coming back and OMG make Aahz and Skeeve a movie already. Dan
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Summary: We Mythed the Series Too Much
Review: It's been many, many years since I finished the last page of the last Myth book, reeling from the cliffhanger ending. As the years went by, the whole series faded into dim memory. So, when I began to read Myth-Ion Improbable I found myself trying to compare it to . . . what? Was the Myth series really as good as I remember it being? Ultimately, I gave up trying to fit this one into the rest of the series and decided to evaluate it on its own merits, such as they are. Asprin gives us an interesting, if poorly developed, plot involving cow vampires in a Western-style universe (sort of a spoiler there, but it's fairly obvious well before Skeeve figures it out). There are some amusing bits here, but only a few rise to the level of actual knee-slapping. What we end up with is a short novel that can be read in a couple of hours without in any way energizing or taxing the brain cells. Pure, mindless, harmless fluff. If you haven't read any of the Myth books, don't start with this one as you'll be left wondering what the big deal is. If you're a huge Myth fan, avoid this one, too; you will no doubt end up enraged like so many other reviewers. If, however, you remember the Myth series fondly but not passionately you could do much worse than this one.
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Summary: We Mythed the Series Too Much
Review: It's been many, many years since I finished the last page of the last Myth book, reeling from the cliffhanger ending. As the years went by, the whole series faded into dim memory. So, when I began to read Myth-Ion Improbable I found myself trying to compare it to . . . what? Was the Myth series really as good as I remember it being? Ultimately, I gave up trying to fit this one into the rest of the series and decided to evaluate it on its own merits, such as they are. Asprin gives us an interesting, if poorly developed, plot involving cow vampires in a Western-style universe (sort of a spoiler there, but it's fairly obvious well before Skeeve figures it out). There are some amusing bits here, but only a few rise to the level of actual knee-slapping. What we end up with is a short novel that can be read in a couple of hours without in any way energizing or taxing the brain cells. Pure, mindless, harmless fluff. If you haven't read any of the Myth books, don't start with this one as you'll be left wondering what the big deal is. If you're a huge Myth fan, avoid this one, too; you will no doubt end up enraged like so many other reviewers. If, however, you remember the Myth series fondly but not passionately you could do much worse than this one.
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Summary: weakest in the series
Review: Myth-ion Improbable is the weakest of the Myth books. That's not saying much though, since the series as a whole is such a great collection of books. This is the only one that I give four stars to. I think it is because it had been so long since Asprin had written a Myth book, and he had to refind his rhythm. And this book interrupts the sequence (it is book 11, but it takes place between 3 & 4). Asprin seems to have to stretch a little with this episode, which he hasn't had to do in any of the others. But don't let me give you the impression that this is a substandard book, because it isn't. It's a great book too. And I'm glad he wrote it.
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Summary: Return to the World of MYTH
Review: MYTH-ion Improbable marks Robert Asprin's long-awaited return to the worlds of his popular MYTH series. Although he doesn't exactly pick up where the story left off some years ago, he takes us back to simpler times to spin a yarn from the early days of the series. This book takes place between books three and four of the original series and takes Skeeve, Aahz, and Tananda on a wild treasure hunt through some interesting dimensions we haven't seen before. I for one like the idea of Asprin going back to earlier times in the series. For one thing, I didn't like the direction Sweet MYTH-tery of Life was taking the story and characters. It just wasn't fun anymore. This book returns a sense of fun to the series. The only real issue I have with this novel is that Asprin never really seems to nail his characters as they were established in the past. Skeeve comes off as being a bit too assertive and sure of himself, when at this point in the series he was still just learning magic and the ways of the world. Aahz and Tananda never really come through with the personalities they once had. Tananda especially just seems to be along for the ride. Overall this is a fun return to the world of the MYTH series. It's a light, quick read and I recommend it to any fans of Robert Asprin or followers of the MYTH series.
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Summary: Ok, I get it. It's a joke. Who wrote this? Really?
Review: No one talks like themselves. The three known characters involved, Skeeve, Aahz, and Tanda... they barely even ACT like themselves. Basic rules of magic (that the person who uses a disguise spell can't see it, that the sources of magic are called 'force lines') are just forgotten about. Completely. Everything sounds stilted and phony, and no one seems to want to use contractions or sound at all natural. Aahz in particular has been replaced by a poorly realized doppleganger of himself, and the interplay between the two main characters is completely spoiled. This is almost WORSE than the new "Phule" books, because this is supposed to be Asprin himself. I guess Asprin doesn't even know how to write Asprin books anymore. If there's another book in this series, I'm getting it at the library before I even think about buying it.
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