- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Orbit (5 July 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1857238052
- ISBN-13: 978-1857238051
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,174,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A comic fantasy of mayhem and mythadventure. Young Skeeve is the struggling apprentice to mighty sorcerer Garkin. When Garkin dies, Skeeve is left alone in the world. If it weren't for the purple-tongued demon, the imps, dragons, unicorns and amazing adventures, who knows what would become of him?
About the Author
Robert Asprin is editor of the Thieves World series with Lynn Abbey and creator of the Myth series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the best fantasy books I have read. Asprin has made the world he developed in this book come across as believeable dispite it's absurdity. It gives you a chance to get away from the hectic life we live in and into something just as bad!
"He was the nearest thing to an ally I had in a situation where I was clearly outclassed"
19 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
I was lucky to find this series recommended on a website and to decide to give it a try. To tell you the truth, I was expecting some light reading and not much else, but instead I found a nice story with a considerable amount of really fine humor. I have been a fan of Terry Pratchett and his Discworld series for quite some time, and I think that Asprin's work can be best described as a simplified version of the one by Pratchett. I have always characterized Pratchett's satire as a tongue-in-cheek kind of humor, and I found Asprin to be more straightforward in his approach. Both authors use pun consistently and proficiently in their work, but I would have to say that Asprin goes a little farther in this sense. For these reasons, I think that Asprin is a better choice for young adults than Pratchett. Adults will certainly have fun with both.
The story starts when Skeeve's mentor and instructor, Garkin the magician, is murdered. The last thing the magician did was summon Aahz, a large green demon, in an effort to demonstrate his powers to his apprentice. In the process Aahz has lost his powers, so now he has to use his knowledge to develop Skeeve's abilities in order to survive the attacks that are sure to come. In a world filled with creatures from different dimensions, including imps, deveels, and dragons, the two unlikely travel companions will face a tough challenge.
The story is entertaining and the generously interspersed humor really makes this a quick and enjoyable read. From young adult readers and up, everyone should be able to have a fun time with this book. If this is a reflection of how good the series is, I am in for a treat. This was definitely a great find!
The story starts when Skeeve's mentor and instructor, Garkin the magician, is murdered. The last thing the magician did was summon Aahz, a large green demon, in an effort to demonstrate his powers to his apprentice. In the process Aahz has lost his powers, so now he has to use his knowledge to develop Skeeve's abilities in order to survive the attacks that are sure to come. In a world filled with creatures from different dimensions, including imps, deveels, and dragons, the two unlikely travel companions will face a tough challenge.
The story is entertaining and the generously interspersed humor really makes this a quick and enjoyable read. From young adult readers and up, everyone should be able to have a fun time with this book. If this is a reflection of how good the series is, I am in for a treat. This was definitely a great find!
Format:Paperback
Although I thought this book substandard compared to Pratchett for example, It was very funny and definately worth reading. However I thought it a little short and it took me less than a day to read. The comedy is very subtle and the suprising story line keeps you reading.
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