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Summary: Dissappointing
Review: This book was very disappointing. The previous two Phule books were great, but this one was choppy and forced; the plot seemed terribly contrived and the characters uninspired caricatures of what went before. It was a chore to read, but nowhere near as bad as the sequel...
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Summary: Not bad, but....
Review: Not the best I've ever read, either....and this is based on getting to page 33. None of the characterizations feel "right"-from Tusk-anini, to Escrima's speech patterns, to a sudden change in gender for General Blitzkreig's aide. I'm going to finish it, but I can tell that it's not going to be as good as the first two.
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Summary: A Hack (Heck) attempting to fill too large shoes
Review: This book is too obviously not Asprin's work. There are clearly Asprin like touches in the plot and a few of the lines, but overall this looks to be mostly Heck's work. The previous Phule books were light, sprightly works that jumped from one witty quip to the next without much concern. The plots were funny and the characters engaging. This one is not. The characters plod from place to place with no enjoyment. The plot, in outline, is very funny. The execution of the plot is awful. It reads as if Asprin supplied the overall outline and the direction while Heck filled in the rest, with little supervision or oversight from Asprin. The series suffers. Unfortunatly, I have already purchased both in this new Phule series. Please do not make the same mistake. If you must read them, get them from a library.
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Summary: Long Overdue - No Phuling!
Review: Great to see this series picked up again.Unsure of how much that has to do with companion author. Phule and his Omega Company are "thrown away" members of the Space Legion. Misfits and maladjusted, they have the "wrong" approach to everything. Asprin juggles a large cast, that naturally gets bigger in every book as new recruits join the unit. Rather than gloss over this, this book makes it a feature. How to bring new into old, how veterans deal with green members, and how the Top Brass try to take credit for Phule's successes. Not as bright and fresh as the first two books, but many members of the Company are maturing. That means less 'wacky' stuff is in the plot. But Asprin manages to deliver as the story gets broader with the "trail of baggage" and plot threads building each time. The next book may tell the story as to whether the series realizes it's potential. Good fun, good read, and an author who appreciates his characters, even if the main purpose here is to bring a smile.
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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: This is clearly the worst book of the three so far and may signal the start of the decline. Usually, it takes longer for his series to begin to go downhill, but we're seeing it in only the third book. What made the first two books funny and charming is almost gone in this installment. The characters seem to have no depth and less wit, and the "hilarious situations" come off forced and stilted. Asprin's "voice" seems to have changed (perhaps due to the unexplained presence of a co-author) and not for the better. Summary: Internet fan fiction would have been better than this.
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Summary: A great disappointment.
Review: I've been a fan of RL Asprin ever since I picked up his Myth-Adventures series--I've eagerly read every book he's written, and no few of the anthologies he's edited. That's why A Phule And His Money was such a great disappointment. The plot was all Asprin--clever and full of potential. Unfortunately, that potential was never realized; whoever did the actual writing whether it was Heck or Asprin (the smart money is on Heck) absolutely massacred the storyline. Emphasis was placed on irrelevant and uninteresting points, and the book had none of Asprin's characteristic incisive satire and wise wit. The bottom line--after finishing the book, the reader is left with the nagging feeling that the book was just a first draft.
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Summary: Quick, fun read
Review: Asprin's books are not for those who are seeking deep, intellectual satisfaction. They are, however, funny and a breeze to read. This book was not as laugh-out-loud funny as his prior books, but it still a quick read. It's a little odd now that the central band of misfits are so thoroughly respected, but Asprin's formula keeps on working - strong leaders with lots of financial resources (they type you'd like as a boss), getting into and out of sticky situations with their loyal band of various oddities, complete with a lot of puns.
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Summary: Not his best work.
Review: I've been a big fan of Robert Asprin for a while now. My former girlfriend started me on the Myth series and I was hooked. I've thoroughly enjoyed the Phule series, until now. I'm not sure what happened between "Phule's Paradise" and "A Phule and His Money", but Asprin just doesn't seem to do anything special with his characters. One of the things I like about Asprin's writing is his character development. However, the dialogue in "A Phule and His Money" is flat and static, lacking the subtle nuances that define each character's personality. The plot was a bit disjointed as well, leaving several gaping holes in the story line (weren't they going to take on the Yakuza? ) It is still a worthwhile read. The Asprin wit still shines through in places, it just isn't as bright as we're used to.
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Summary: I 'm glad it finaly came out.
Review: This book was just as much fun to read as any of his previous books. You can actually tell that someone else was writing some of his dialogue but the story was just as much fun to read as any of his other books.
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Summary: For die hard phule fans only
Review: I similarly found this book to be disappointing, and not up to past standards.
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