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Summary: lazy attempt at a sequal
Review: This book lacks any of the traits that I have come to expect from this author. The book has a simplistic plot with little or no humor. It is overall a poor representation of Mr Asprin's work.
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Summary: Very disappointing
Review: I have looked forward to this sequel ever since reading the first two books. Many of the characters from those books were either greatly ignored or just seen in passing. Also it had Willard Phule worrying about money of all things. This from a man that bought a hotel so he could have the manager help him. A man who bought 2 Port-A-Brains (cost of a small corportion) so he would not have to possibly wait for a pay terminal. I can't believe Asprin wrote this. Makes me think Heck wrote it and Asprin get the credit (read as BLAME). Makes it very doubtful that I would buy a 4th one, especially if anyone's name is on it besides Asprin.
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Summary: not great for asprin; still better than many others
Review: upon reading the other reviews, i agree that robert asprin must have left much of the writing to his collaborator. the characters, who seem like old friends after the first two novels, do not act (or even talk!!) as you would expect. however, the story was still entertaining and had some good laughs. nowhere near as bad as "sweet myth-tery of life", the worst book i have ever read by asprin.
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Summary: A recipe for disaster
Review: This was actually the subtitle of the book, found inside the cover, and it is an accurate assesment of the book on the whole. It's been roughly six years since the previous Phule book was published, and it seems this is the best effort Ace could come up with. I would have preferred to wait another six years for another book of the same quality rather than be duped into buying this ill-conceived and poorly written attempt at trying to cash in on Asprin's creation. I can't imagine that Robert Asprin had much to do with this latest volume of the series, other than by providing a general outline and then allowing Peter Heck to have his way with the Phule universe. I've never read anything by Peter J Heck before and have no idea if this effort is representative of his other work, but I can't imagine that he spent much effort in researching for the book. Anyone who has read Asprin before will be gravely dissappointed, especially if they've read the previous two books in this series. Characters often behave inconsistently in speech and action, doing and saying things that never would have happened if they were under the control of the original author. It was a painful experience just trying to finish it. The material introduced at the closing of Phule's Paradise is wasted here, with old characters making appearances with no purpose other than to show that they're still alive, and many subplots still left dangling as the book eventually derails, a rollercoaster ride gone horribly wrong. Even the cover art is lame, with Jester looking like a 16 year old with braces. I encourage anyone curious about Asprin's MYTH and Phule series to look at the earlier installments, and not to be put off by this latest. The bottom line, save yourself the money and the aggravation, and stay the "Heck" away from this one!
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Summary: The "Phule and his money" was me.
Review: One has to wonder if Mr. Asprin wrote this book or did Mr. Heck just get stuck with it. There are way to many inaccuracies with this book to be the supposed writer block and could only come from someone not familiar with the series or from someone who could care less about it. The story line is flat, the humor is non-excitant, and the characters that where so alive the first books are cardboard cut outs now. I am normally a big fan of Mr. Asprin's work, but if there ever is another installment to this series I will read it, but I will not buy it first.
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Summary: No one will ever convince me this was written by Mr. Asprin
Review: This book bears only a superficial resemblance to the first two books. Plot elements are barely strung together at all. No real action is ever taken by Phule than to pull out his credit card and propose business deals. Problems seem to come and magically resolve themselves with no apparent action taken on the part of the principals. This is probably the last in the series because few people that read this book will ever buy another "Phule" book. Which is really sad because I loved the first two. I can only guess that the publisher invoked a contract clause allowing the book to be finished by a ghost author. The humor is lame and the plot is almost as bad. I normally see better FanFic published on the Web. With all apologies to Mr. Asprin who has brought me so much enjoyment with his previous works, this one's a dud!
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Summary: I was disappointed.
Review: I had been eagerly awaiting this sequel and was very disappointed. No humour, scenes that seemed to serve no purpose, characterizations were wrong. My favorite character, Mother, was reduced to a dull personality. The impression I was left with is that Peter J. Heck wrote the story and Robert Asprin put his name on it. I will be very hesitant to purchase any of Asprin's books in the future.
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Summary: A good Read!! :) Not as good as Myth...
Review: I found the book a very good read. It's not as good as most his other books. But he still did an out standing job. The only complaint I have is he need to write more. A lot more :)
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Summary: An appropriate title and I was the fool.
Review: Unlike its light-hearted, original, and funny predecessors, this time Robert Aspirin (with Peter J. Heck) buries the Omega Company into a boring tale of trying to one-up a back-world government. Where's the humor? Where's the fun? There is none!
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Summary: Entertaining, Fun, and a Quick, Easy Read -- Really!
Review: The "Phule" books -- all of them -- are meant to be tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted reads, and "A Phule and His Money" fits the bill, following in the entertaining footsteps of its predecessors. All of the characters are there -- the butler (who plays a major role despite what a previous reviewer claimed), Chocolate Henry, Mother, Sgt. Brandy, et al -- and Phule's escapades as he outwits his superiors in rank while accomplishing his mission's goals are as humorous as ever. There's mystery, organized crime, abductions, even romance! Note: you must read the two previous books in order to understand this one. Also, don't expect in-depth plots or character exposes. This book is meant to be fun, not something on the book-club list.
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