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Summary: Mind-pleasing reading, an eye opener for most.
Review: It is by far one of the few books I rate as worth retaining in hardback as well as several (if possible) copies in paperback. I have been fortunate to have accomplished this as well as a limited numbered and signed edition, which I value enough to safety deposit with other collectible books I now possess. It is a book worthy of expressing possession of, and an honor to the author and publisher(s) and all whom read it as well. I would recommend this to any interested in angelic lore or as an alternate, imaginative, view to creation. I would also recommend to those who have read it and enjoyed it to locate, if possible, a copy of Taylor Caldwells' 'DIALOGUES WITH THE DEVIL', another great book on somewhat the same path as TO REIGN. Enjoy !!!
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Summary: Don't let anyone read this!
Review: This is a book you'll only read once - because some hitherto trustworthy friend will steal it at first opportunity and you'll never see it again.I can't possibly write a review that does it justice - just go read it!
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Summary: It's coming back.
Review: Tor Books will be reissueing this book. Got that from PNH himself. Check the Tor webpage.
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Summary: NO! You can't have my copy...
Review: Indeed, don't even think about borrowing it. If you want to read this book, find someone who has a copy and offer to read it at their house, so they know it's safe.
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Summary: One of the best written books of all time
Review: I agree with all the other comments here. One note, the first paragraph is quite possibly the best written opening that a book has ever had. Read that one paragraph and you'll be hooked.
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Summary: simply scrumptious. left me grinning like an idiot.
Review: You'll be torn between the puppy-tail-wagging need to have everyone you know read this story and enjoy it, and the sweaty knowledge that you may never see it again (out of print). That's what happened to me, although an accidental encounter got mine back to me. Enjoy it.
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Summary: I owned it once, I lent it to someone - I never saw it again
Review: Yes, just like everyone else says: Don't lend it out! If you have it, keep it. I had a copy back in the mid eighties, and I lent it to someone... Oh well. It's an intriguing book. In fact, it was the second of his books I read, and it was the book that made me start paying attention to the names of authors because I really wanted to read more of Mr. Brust's work. I'm not sure that all of his 'fans' would enjoy this one. No, they would, for the same reason that one likes any of his stories: it's different.
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Summary: Easily the best book i have ever held in my unworthy hands
Review: I don't have very much to say about this book right now, because i read it years ago. Basically, it was amazing. I read it in one sitting, with no sleeping or eating to interfere with my enjoyment. And, when i was done, i was sorely tempted to read it again. Unfortunately, the copy i read was owned by someone else, so i couldn't take it with me to re-read. From what i remember, the book was about a pre-Earth heaven that was a eutopian society. But, the big guy [not referred to as 'God,' but i can't remember his given name] starts getting a bit pushy ... or something like that, again, it's been a while since i read the book. The story mainly follows the exploits of some other famous occasional-angels like Lucifer, Lilith, Belial, ect. It seems that this book no longer exists except for in the collections of those who bought it when it was still in print. Keep an eye out for it, and maybe even petition for a reprint. And -*never*- lend it to anyone! [and, if you have a copy you don't want, or if know where i can get one, please tell me] {yes, i am going to try Amazon, but i want *multiple* copies so i can lend them to my friends without fear of losing the book forever}
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Summary: Dear Steven...talk to your publishers...please.
Review: Steven Brust's playful romp through the "backstage" of Genesis is of brilliant simplicity, intricate charicterization, and a much better story (and perhaps more believable) than the one presented in "The Good Book". Brust's joyous style and mastery of seamless narrative make all of his novels a treat to read; but this is, to my mind, his finest work and one of the most inciteful approaches to this material ever written. To attempt a synopsis of his magnificent treatment of the fall of angels would be futile. Suffice it to say that within pages the reader will find him/herself floating above the scene where Brust surely was, observing a carefully crafted series of miniscule mishaps gradually snowball into the eviction of half of heaven's population - many of them delightfully "non-human". Some hours later, any but the most devout reader will be filled with empathy for Satan and furious with God for his blindness and gulliblity. A common theme in all of this book's reviews, and one which I can only ephasize further: DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, LEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE! It will never be returned and you will be deprived of one of this century's greatest literatry works. Please Steven, could you talk your publisher into reprinting an edition?
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Summary: A Common Tale Told Uncommonly Well
Review: To those who have not encountered this rare treasure of Mr. Brust's: do all in your power to get hold of copy, and read it in one or two sittings. The idea is provocative, the plot typically well-laid out and executed, and the prose both subtly and not-so-subtly clever. Brust has accomplished all of this without abandoning the tradition of the age-old story of the fall of the angels. The title, itself, of course, comes from Milton's "Paradise Lost," and more than those four words have an impact on Brust's version. Most intiguingly, while anthropomorphiszing the characters to this tragedy, he has managed to capture the essence of the conflict -- between Yahweh and Satan -- which really had nothing to do with humanity, however much our own egos insist that we as a race be the center of everything. Although I have not re-read it in a decade (alleged friends have purloined all six copies I once had), details of the plot and particular stunning turns of phrase are still with me.
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