Robert Lynn Asprin
Paperback | Pages: 208 pages Rating: 3.98 | 8452 Users | 91 Reviews
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| Title | : | Myth-ing Persons (Myth Adventures #5) |
| Author | : | Robert Lynn Asprin |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 208 pages |
| Published | : | June 27th 2006 by Ace (first published 1984) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Humor. Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy. Comedy |
Relation Concering Books Myth-ing Persons (Myth Adventures #5)
After the events of the last book Skeeve and Aazh as partners got themselves a very nice base of operations with just one tiny little problem: one of the doors in their dwelling (the kind they use in banks for safe vaults) led into an unknown and potentially deadly dimension. Circumstances forced Aazh to go in to investigate while Skeeve was tricked to be left behind. When Skeeve learned Aazh had stuck in a jail with a murder charge he rushed after his partner almost blindly accompanied by his goon/bodyguard (on a load from the Mob) and Massha. For those unfamiliar with the series, the second companion is a very colorful character who uses her countless jewelry items she wears to perform magic. The said items tend to malfunction often and in the most inappropriate moments. Hilarity ensures. Now that I reread the book I realized it contains some very subtle signs of the series decline down the road. None of the new characters, including the ones who will reappear later are not as good as already established ones with only possible exception of a werewolf who did not get enough screen time; he reminds me of this guy:
Skeeve's love interest came out completely unbelievable and weak. Who needs a love interest when Tanda is always close by, anyway???
However the escape scene has got to be one of the best in the series if not THE best. It really saves the book and earns it an extra star. I challenge anybody to read it, picture it in your head and try not to smile at least at the absurdity and hilarity of the situation.
I would like to use the opportunity to rant a little. I keep saying that the word "racist" is really overused these days to the point where sometimes it loses its original meaning and just becomes "a person who does not agree with me". I was looking at the reviews for this book and stumbled upon a real gem and a proof of what I just sad. Both author and Skeeve were accused (I am taking seriously here) of being racist towards vampires and werewolves. Now I have seen everything; I will just shut up. Mention Books As Myth-ing Persons (Myth Adventures #5)
| Original Title: | Myth-ing Persons |
| ISBN: | 044101416X (ISBN13: 9780441014163) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Myth Adventures #5 |
Rating Of Books Myth-ing Persons (Myth Adventures #5)
Ratings: 3.98 From 8452 Users | 91 ReviewsCritique Of Books Myth-ing Persons (Myth Adventures #5)
entertaining but got realllllly sick of the paper thin female characters and constant body shaming jokes,After the events of the last book Skeeve and Aazh as partners got themselves a very nice base of operations with just one tiny little problem: one of the doors in their dwelling (the kind they use in banks for safe vaults) led into an unknown and potentially deadly dimension. Circumstances forced Aazh to go in to investigate while Skeeve was tricked to be left behind. When Skeeve learned Aazh had stuck in a jail with a murder charge he rushed after his partner almost blindly accompanied by his
Just as funny as they were 15 years ago.That's from my notes when I read this oneI read the first books when I was around 12 so I was probably 27 when I read this one. I'm 45 now and my son read the entire series before he passed away in a car accident. I was cleaning his room and putting books away when I realized I hadn't listed this series as "read" on Goodreads. Thinking about finishing the series as a way of "communing" with his memory.Sorry if that makes you sad. Read the book, it will
Another fun one, and it introduced Vic the vampire--another favorite character of the series :-)
Strange vampires. Humility lies at the core of greatness.
I liked the cover art far more than the actual story. Not Aspirin's best.
Sadly the fifth entry in the MYTH Adventures series felt a little flat for me. For starters I really did not like Luanna and Skeeve's little crush on her annoyed me. I mean he has the amazing Tanda if he wants to develop a crush, so why is he falling for a small-time swindler who is using him? When you add in the racism (in terms of werewolve and vampire-phobia) and basically Skeeve being the only hero I just lost my interest. Luckily I know that there are better books after this, but still its
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