- School & Library Binding
- Publisher: Topeka Bindery (July 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1417618485
- ISBN-13: 978-1417618484
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 11.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The way the characters are introduced, explained, interact, react and generally solve their day to day problems make it a truly enjoyable, if not funny reading. The problems are hardly the normal day to day type, and the solutions are as amusing as they are inventive. I will certainly be looking forward to the rest of the series, whenever it comes out.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Phule's Company will have you giggling throughout....
30 Oct 1996
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This is the beginning of Robert Asprin's funniest series to date. He's managed to create characters that are likeable as well as realistic enough that you can genuinely care about them.
The story is set in a technologically advanced society, but it's not so complex as to alienate you. Willard Phule, the main character, is an interesting guy to read about. Being one of the youngest megamillionaires in the galaxy, you wouldn't think he'd join the military. But he does... and not just any branch, but the Space Corps--the laughingstock of the military. The antics will have you hitting the floor on several occasions, I'm telling you.
Believe me, by the time you finish the book--which won't be long--you won't rest until you find the sequel. Have at it
The story is set in a technologically advanced society, but it's not so complex as to alienate you. Willard Phule, the main character, is an interesting guy to read about. Being one of the youngest megamillionaires in the galaxy, you wouldn't think he'd join the military. But he does... and not just any branch, but the Space Corps--the laughingstock of the military. The antics will have you hitting the floor on several occasions, I'm telling you.
Believe me, by the time you finish the book--which won't be long--you won't rest until you find the sequel. Have at it
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
It is to laugh... or shoot shomething
3 Sep 2001
Format:Paperback
Robert Asprin is probably more famous for his Myth books than the Phule books but I happen to think the first two Phule novels are much funnier. I'm talking laugh out loud funny. They are also quite addictive and it is difficult not to read each in one sitting. Fair warning though, I'm fairly sure "Phule's Company" and "Phule's Paradice" are the only two novels in the series that were written by Asprin, so buyer beware for the rest.
The basic concept revolves around one key individual. A career military commander who has the happy knack of getting the most out of his people and achieving even seemingly impossible goals. The trouble is, this paragon of virtue is also a rich playboy who is an officer in the Space Legion; a branch of service despised by all the others. He also enjoys the active animosity of some very high ranking brass, who like nothing better than to set him up for failure.
It is just such an attempt that puts Captain Phule in charge of the Omega company; a band of ruthless, capitalistic, incompetent, belligerent misfits who's sole purpose seems to be to make the rest of the legion look a little better by comparison. Half the fun of these novels is watching this group of interesting characters turn their unique talents for mayhem to good ends, or at least Phule's ends. I don't promise you Shakespeare but you will get a kick out of Phule's Company.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Phule is Phun
7 Jun 2001
Format:Paperback
If you are looking for something light and entertaining and something enjoyably different from the Star Trek or Star Wars series, try Robert L. Asprin's Phules books for a good start. I recommend that you read them in order. Start with this one, "Phule's Company." The other reviewer answered some plot questions, so I won't repeat any of that here. The purpose of this review is solely to say that this book and its series are an OK place to start looking for an alternative source of light science fiction.
There is nothing too heavy, too outrageious, or too violent in this series. They are somewhat dated (Phule uses something very akin to a laptop computer and wireless communication which was way-out science fiction when the first book was written). But, you can overlook that if you want to just enjoy a fun read (similar to the Doc Savage-type books where an answering machine was an fabulous invention).
Asprin uses some good old-fashioned character conflict to keep the reader interested. Everyone loves an underdog (which Phule is) that makes good. Phule isn't perfect, but he tries hard to do a good job even if it involves some risk and is a likeable character.
I gave the book 4 stars because it is "OK." I reserve five-star ratings for larger, more complex plots, and books that leave me feeling put out to sea, or at least decidedly different.
Go ahead and buy this book, you cannot help but be entertained.
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