Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn (Thieves' World, Bk 2) on + 1568 more book reviews
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A really good collection of tales set in Asprin and Abbey's THIEVES' WORLD. Stories by Philip Jose Farmer, David Drake, Lynn Abbey, A.E. van Vogt, Janet Morris, Andrew Offutt, Robert Asprin, and an essay: 'The Lighter Side of Sanctuary.'
Kibi W. (Kibi) reviewed Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn (Thieves' World, Bk 2) on + 582 more book reviews
Back cover blurb:
The world's top fantasy writers spin stories and loop the loop with each other's characters in Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn, the second collection in this unique anthology series set in the amazing city of Sanctuary, where you can enjoy the quiet elegance of Ambrosia House; sample bizarre pleasures at the House of Whips; sip ale in the Vulgar Unicorn, and listen to some of the most strange, dangerous, magical and deadly tales ever told...
Philip José Farmer, A.E. Van Vogt, Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey, Janet Morris, David Drake and Andrew J. Offutt have dreamed up a world of wonders - a fabulous reading adventure!
The world's top fantasy writers spin stories and loop the loop with each other's characters in Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn, the second collection in this unique anthology series set in the amazing city of Sanctuary, where you can enjoy the quiet elegance of Ambrosia House; sample bizarre pleasures at the House of Whips; sip ale in the Vulgar Unicorn, and listen to some of the most strange, dangerous, magical and deadly tales ever told...
Philip José Farmer, A.E. Van Vogt, Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey, Janet Morris, David Drake and Andrew J. Offutt have dreamed up a world of wonders - a fabulous reading adventure!
Madeline S. (HockeyCatLady) reviewed Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn (Thieves' World, Bk 2) on + 8 more book reviews
Great book, great series...
Jennifer Z. (JenZ) reviewed Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn (Thieves' World, Bk 2) on + 25 more book reviews
I love Asprin's Thieves World books. It was a unique idea. Provide a bunch of different authors a setting in which to set their stories, and even allow them to borrow characters from each other, and let them rip! Essentially, it a group of short stories that takes place in Sanctuary, which contrary to its name suggest, is not a place you want to be. If you find some writing slow, you can always skip to the next story, but all the stories are entertaining and provide enough variation to keep the reader's attention. This is book 2, so you might want to read book 1 first.
Al C. (vavoice) -
Thieves' World is on of my favorite anthologies. This, the second book in the series, contains stories from several popular SF/F writers. I think I would have enjoyed the book more, if one of the authors hadn't been Philip Jose Farmer, who IMHO is far too descriptive, which tends to bury the story under so much fluff (which is why I was never able to get through his RIVERWORLD series).
Stephen P. (thelad48) reviewed Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn (Thieves' World, Bk 2) on + 495 more book reviews
This is a great tragic/comedic series written as kind of a lark for major SF/Fantasy authors.
