- Hardcover: 217 pages
- Publisher: Thorndike Press; Lrg edition (April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0783895453
- ISBN-13: 978-0783895451
- Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,569,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As many Asprin's books, this one has a comical vein. It is mostly a light-hearted novel, which presents funny situations and can be read in just a few hours.
The novel pretty much follows the pattern that all other previous Myth's books follow. It starts with trouble, the problems that appear are generally and apparently solved, ending with the suggestion that maybe something is about to go wrong.
This particular story starts with Aahz, Skeeve's master, forced trip to Perv, his original dimension. Skeeve, in a matter of seconds, sees himself alone and gets this close to panic. It is very fun to see his "misventures" and elucidative in showing Skeeve's independence.
The only down side is that story gets a bit more serious. But with some thinking, it's easy to realize that a youngling someday has to grow to a prudent adolescent (Ah ah, the irony!).
For any recent followers of this saga (which I doubt that are many) I can't recommend this more, and for anyone who suddenly stumbled upon this book I also welcome for a good laugh in the nearest confortable couch.
Till next time,
M.I.T.H. (ManInsideTheHelm)
The novel pretty much follows the pattern that all other previous Myth's books follow. It starts with trouble, the problems that appear are generally and apparently solved, ending with the suggestion that maybe something is about to go wrong.
This particular story starts with Aahz, Skeeve's master, forced trip to Perv, his original dimension. Skeeve, in a matter of seconds, sees himself alone and gets this close to panic. It is very fun to see his "misventures" and elucidative in showing Skeeve's independence.
The only down side is that story gets a bit more serious. But with some thinking, it's easy to realize that a youngling someday has to grow to a prudent adolescent (Ah ah, the irony!).
For any recent followers of this saga (which I doubt that are many) I can't recommend this more, and for anyone who suddenly stumbled upon this book I also welcome for a good laugh in the nearest confortable couch.
Till next time,
M.I.T.H. (ManInsideTheHelm)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Warning! This book will make you laugh!
3 Nov 2003
Format:Paperback
This was my first Robert Asprin book, and it will not be my last. With a quirky cast of characters including a murderous princess, a kidnapped mentor, a silly pet dragon, a war unicorn, an absent king, and the mafia, not to mention the apprentice this story revolves around, this is truly an enjoyable read.
It goes quickly enough to be a great vacation book, but don't wait to pick it up! Run out to your nearest bookstore, grab a copy and start enjoying, and laughing. You'll be glad that you did!
And for those that won't trust me and want a preview of the plot, Skeeve, an apprentice magician, is tricked into assuming the kings likeness and place on the throne, by King Rodrick himself! The king then runs away. Why? Because he's about to be married to an infinitely rich princess! Right about then the mob shows up and things really get bad from there, but if you want to know what happens next, buy the book!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Skeeve on his own, well... sorta
22 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
This is the fourth book in Asprin's Myth series and it's just as good if not better. Aahz is transported back to his home dimension, Perv, and Skeeve is left to handle his job as court magician on his own. He soon ends up with a homicidal queen, Hemlock, and the Mob's fairy godfather, Bruce, after him.
Hit or Myth is just as entertaining as the previous books in this series. Even though Aahz was out of the story for most of the book, the storyline continued to work. It allowed the reader and Aahz to realize how far Skeeve has come in his apprenticeship. It was nice to see Skeeve develop throughout the book from an apprentice to a magician in his own rite.
Hit or Myth is just as entertaining as the previous books in this series. Even though Aahz was out of the story for most of the book, the storyline continued to work. It allowed the reader and Aahz to realize how far Skeeve has come in his apprenticeship. It was nice to see Skeeve develop throughout the book from an apprentice to a magician in his own rite.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Really entertaining -- don't myth this !
10 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
Hit or Myth and it's sequels are a turn from the norm when it comes to sword and sorcery.
The tales hinge on a young lad, a magician's apprentice, who is suddenly on his own when his master disappears while calling up a demon.
Humor and satire are the norm in the series. The demon turns out to be a magician in his own dimentional world from which he was summoned but now can't get back to. He takes a grudging liking to the lad and assists him as the boy continues to try to learn/develop his skill in the magic arts.
The most facinating area of the fantasy world is the dimentional bazaar -- where literally anything and everything is for sale. Our heroes get into one scrape after another, always coming out ahead by a narrow margin.
If you only like 'serious' fantasy, this is not a book for you. However, if you enjoy puns, satire and humor with a fantasy/magic setting, you'll treasure this book and its companions as long as you live -- no mythtake about it.
~P~
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