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Summary: A different twist, but still kept me reading till the end
Review: Although this book takes a different twist from the earlier Phule's book, I feel that it still fell within the styles of Robert Asprin's Phule series. I wouldn't compare ANY of the Phule series to the Myth series, as they only share mirth and light-heartedness. I felt this book gave a better look into the Omega Mob, and took a somewhat neccesary step back a little from being focused mearly on Phule. Although I do agree that some of the dialog and relations between Phule and Beeker were VERY out of place in this book, but more so near the end... Much like Peter J. Heck finished the book for him. But that said, I still read the book from cover to cover, and stayed reading, which in itself is a good review from me. If I lose interest, the book lands on a dusty shelf, never to be finished. I'd still recommend it for people who like the whole Omega Company, and aren't just reading to read about Captain Jester.
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Summary: Good book
Review: I don't know what everyone's talking about. I thought this book was great! I didn't see anything wrong with the writing style or anything. Ignore the other reviews and read this great book!
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Summary: Good book
Review: I don't know what everyone's talking about. I thought this book was great! I didn't see anything wrong with the writing style or anything. Ignore the other reviews and read this great book!
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Summary: Stunk!
Review: I loved the first two Phule books. #3 was okay. This one? Hated it! Plot holes Chocolate Harry could have driven his "hawg" through abound (what happened to the kidnappers? after all the fuss about the casino in the beginning, why nothing more about it?). Characters that were funny and multi-dimensional in previous books became cartoons. (Poor Beeker's character gets ruined completely.) There was no flavor, no structure, no progression, and very, very little of the lighthearted humor that marked the first two books in the series. This one's getting dumped off for the library sale, and I don't think it's worth the fifty cents they'll ask for it. Waste of money - go buy the new Terry Pratchett instead.
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Summary: Disappointing latest to an excellent series
Review: I was disappointed in the latest episode of the 'Phule's Company' saga. While the first volume was both wonderful fiction and good advice on managing people, the latest fell flat.The structure of the book is lacking. The taut tension absent. The humor banal. And the insight into human nature to be expected by this writer gone. Regrettably not worth keeping now that I have it.
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Summary: Phule Me Twice...
Review: If Robert Asprin really wrote much of this book, I would be very surprised. After the first two Phule books, I really looked forward to a new series filled with the humor and fun that were so typical of the Myth books. Unfortunately, the third book in the series took a turn away from the original...and Phule Me Twice falls even farther from the tree. The characters are very shallow, almost caricatures of their previous selves. What had been likeable and enjoyable characters have now become darker and more cynical...more serious even. In some series this may be for the best, but these books are supposed to be based on lighthearted humor. Even the relationship between Phule and Beeker has taken on the air of an old married couple more than the old friends they used to be. In a series that is driven by likeable characters and lighthearted comedy - where the misfits find a way to not only fit in, but flourish - Phule Me Twice has taken a sad deviation from the original, successful recipe. The Phule's Company series will never be "real" sci-fi, and perhaps that is what the author - or authors - will need to get back to. If you are looking for the classic "sci-fun" of the first two Phule's books...in my opinion you will have to look elsewhere. I still will look forward to the next installment though...just to be sure;)
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Summary: Phuled again
Review: Interplanetary high space opera miltaristic romp. Fans of the earlier book's will definetly enjoy this book, though it is not nearly as good as the first one which is still my favorite. however, this book does stand alone on its own, so anyone new to the series can pick it up and still have a enjoyable read.
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Summary: Average Aspirin, still entertaining, but ...
Review: one wished for the old, pre-writer's block, Robert Aspirin. Yet another variation on the Phule theme.
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Summary: Lighthearted, thoroughly enjoyable science fiction adventure
Review: Phule Me Twice is the latest lighthearted, thoroughly enjoyable science fiction adventure from Robert Asprin. Fourth in the Phule series, about a Legion captain and his unlikely crew of interplanetary rejects, Phule Me Twice follows the questionable Legionnaires as they are called to help a dinosaur-like ally race against a mysterious hidden invader. But Captain Phule's own superior officer has a grudge against him, and plans to wreak havoc in the most backhanded and scheming manner possible - by sending in an incompetant with both the ability and authority to royally foul things up! A loopy and engaging ride featuring quixotic personalities, double-take situations, and one deceptively resourceful android. Also very highly recommended are the previous Phule adventures: Phule's Company, Phule's Paradise, and A Phule And His Money.
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Summary: who the heck is Heck?
Review: something tells me that robert asprin isn't writing these books any more; for one thing, escrima went from being a no-nonsense chef with a minor accent to a latino/jamaican "homeboy" in book 3. the gambolt names are just preposterous, and not meaning to nitpick: is tusk a volton or a voltron? he's referred to as both.
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