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Summary: Disappointing
Review: While I did read reviews before I read the book, I read it with an open mind, determined to make my own decision. Frankly, I had to agree with the negative reviews. This book was a let-down from the other two Phule books. I did not find it nearly as funny, and it was a chore to get through it. The characters were not as interesting, nor was the plot as involving. If you've read the other Phule books and enjoyed them, go ahead and read this, but don't make it a priority. This is something to read on a long plane trip, or something similar.
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Summary: I don't know what some of the other reviewers were reading..
Review: I don't know what some of the other reviewers were reading... but it probably wasn't this book. This third instalment in the "Phule" series easily lives up to its prdecessors, despite some of the other reviews here, some of whom are just plain wrong. For instance, one reviewer wrote that Beeker was not in this book. He is. Another wrote that the second half is written in a different style than the first half. Its not. However, there are a few odd things here and there, such as a reference to the word "freaking" as profanity. I attribute such oddities to editors - even as no battle plan survives contact with the enemy, few manuscripts survive contact with editors. Asprin is in rare form again, and this book is not to be missed by fans of the first two books.
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Summary: A good but slightly disapointing read.
Review: Honestly I am a *HUGE* asprin fan, and as such I've watched with disapointment as his battle with personal problems leaked into his work. In saying that, this book is a good step back in the right direction (as opposed to the last MYTH book which was, well, awful) Really, this is a good read, and is well worth the few bucks paperbacks cost these days, this is esp. true if you do not compare it to the other books as it is not of the same caliber as his earlier work.
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Summary: Don't let the critic's Phule you. . .
Review: Critic's don't buy books. People do. If your expecting something like "Gone With the Wind" your in the wrong section. This is a light-hearted comedy from a man that makes the pun an art form. Definetly worth reading several more times.
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Summary: Awful, awful book
Review: All the negative reveiws are correct. The most endearing things about the first two Phule's Company books were that each of the character's had their own Voice and were described in such a way to provide Character. Aspirin's subletly is replaced by a much more heavy handed effort that fails by trying so hard. 'Blah' is the word that describes the book best.
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Summary: A great ride
Review: After reading the reviews on this page, I almost didn't buy this book. What a mistake that would have been. I completely enjoyed it - it was funny, and I got the pleasure of reading about my favorite characters again. There were things I didn't like about it - for instance, the second half was rushed, and didn't have the plot development of the first half, but for pure, light hearted enjoyment I got my money's worth. For everyone else that was disappointed - I'm really sorry, but what did you expect - "The Lord of the Rings"? Lighten up!
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Summary: A Phule and his Money
Review: Having enjoyed the previous two Phules Co. books, I looked forward to reading this one when I received it for my birthday. Unfortunately I was unable to get past about 1/3 of the way. I am sorry that Mr. Aspirin allowed someone else to write this book. It was very poor. The characters were all there, but they were not the people we had grown to love in the previous books. In many cases they were behaving in ways that were totally out of character.Most of all I missed the butler. He always imparted quality to the crew. I do hope that Mr. Aspirin will write another Phules Co. book. I hope that only Mr. Aspirin writes it.
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Summary: At last, the Phule tradition continues!
Review: An enjoyable read in the same tradition as Phule's Company and Phule's Paradise. It took a few years but Asprin and Heck do a good job of picking up where Phule's Paradise left off. Not only do all of our old favorites return (to varying degrees), but we get to make new friends along the way, many of whom carry on Asprin's trademark sense of the ridiculous. Remember how Maxine Pruet had all those horrible plans for our Captain Jester and the Omega Company at the end of Phule's Paradise? Well, they all come to pass in this enjoyable and (surprise!) offbeat sequel, but not without Phule's uncanny knack for getting himself AND his men out of hot water. But the mob boss on Lorelei isn't the only one gunning for Phule. Once again General Blitzkreig is doing his best to see the end of Willard Phule's career in the Space Legion. Things really get rolling (and we hope one of those rolling things isn't our Fearless Leader's head), when Blitzkreig sends the Omega Company back to the original site of Phule's most ignominious escapade. Is this book worth the years of waiting? That depends on the reader. I personally don't think any book is "worth" a seven year wait. If you're looking for something to justify all that waiting, then don't bother. The result would have to be a masterpiece of monolithic proportions...and this one ain't. But if you're looking for the continuation of a story with memorable characters and satirical wit, check it out and enjoy, it's worth the discounted paperback price. I encourage all of Asprin's fool fans...er, Phule fans to try this one out. But remember, don't let years of expectation and anticipation ruin the experience for you. Read A Phule and His Money, then go back and re-read all three books in order. I don't think you'll regret it.
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Summary: Don't bother with this one
Review: I loved the first two Phule's books-but this one feels as if it was written by someone else. It had no depth, no flavor, limited humor, and none of the characters rang true--they all seemed flat and expressionless. This one is a waste of money--don't bother.
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Summary: No Phule like an old Phule
Review: This is not a bad book, but it's somewhat disappointing. The plot carryovers from the previous book (Phule's Paradise) are terminated off-handedly, but you at least get some explanation of what happened with regards to the Casino, the Yakuza tie-in, Chocolate Harry's past, Lavinia's future, and so on. The roller coaster plot was simply ludicrous. The characters are still likeable, but several of the mainstays are shuffled to the side. If there's ever another in the sequel, may Phule's Errand be it's title, not it's description.
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