- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: Ace Books; Reissue edition (November 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0441805973
- ISBN-13: 978-0441805976
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,227,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nearly perfect Thieves' World volume-- 4 and 1/2 stars., Jun 27 2005
By frumiousb "frumiousb" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Aftermath (Mass Market Paperback)
Sometimes I think that the Thieves' World editions that work the best are the books with the least number of contributors. Whatever the formula, Aftermath functions beautifully as a book and has a lot of the good stuff that makes the series so addictive. There are a handful of really interesting new characters put into play (Star, Samlor, Cade). Additionally, a number of the more established dramatis personae makes some significant steps forward (Illyra, Kama and Hans).
Writers in this volume include: Asprin & Abbey, David Drake, Mark C. Perry, Janet Morris, John Brunner and Andrew Offutt.
After the minor disappointment of Book 8 and the more hopeful turn in Book 9, Thieves' World readers should really enjoy Aftermath. As usual, begin this series at the beginning. It will be too much work to catch up with the backstory if you try to jump in so late in the series.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow stories with little remarkable happening, July 17 2010
By Naor Wallach - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Aftermath (Mass Market Paperback)
Aftermath is the name of the book and an aftermath of sorts it is. In this 10th book in the series, there are only a few stories, and only a few of the characters that have made this series so memorable and interesting to read. As usual, there are contributions here from various authors with the proviso that while they use the same city, locations, and characters, none of the authors can kill the others' folks.
This book starts after Tempus and his two or three gangs leave the city and it is trying to recover from the wars of the gods that destroyed big portions of it in previous volumes. There are a couple of new characters being introduced, and several of the main ones from previous books show up, yet many of the mainstays make small cameo appearances - if they show up at all.
The pace of the stories is quite slower than the last few volumes and nothing much of substance takes place. Illyra coming to terms with her adopted baby, and prince Kitty Cat emerging from his shell are about the only two storylines that make any progress. On the other hand, the introduction of characters like Cade and the Shepherd makes an interesting new direction. Would you believe that Sanctuary is actually trying to improve and become a city that people might want to live in? How about building a new defensive wall around it as some people might wish to attack it?
In general I thought this book was relatively weak - which is why I gave it only three stars. Unfortunately, it appears that even the illustrator did not bother to read the book - or even any one story - as he depicts a situation that does not occur in the book. While we are told that the Basilisks do guard Enas Yorl's house, they are not depicted as birds, nor are they attacked by any man wielding a sword. This kind of sloppiness is what turns me off of series and it was a shame to see that in this one. I am also wondering if the novelty has worn off as there are significantly less contributors to this book.
So, to suammarize, a middling contribution to the series and a book that is basically filler material. If you are not already a fan of the series, then there is no reason for you to read it. If you are, then you want to read this to have a complete set.
4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to Santuary ~ Keep your hand on your wallet!, July 15 2000
By Mary A. Dorman "MADstuff Store Owner" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Aftermath (Mass Market Paperback)
This is #10 in the Thieves World series and a fine explosive volume it is too.We find Tempus and the Stepsons abandoning the war torn city of Sanctuary (can you believe the irony of the name?) as vicious rivalries emerge from the rubble. The fate of the city hangs in the balance as the struggle for power lurches on.
So come join this city of outlaws and adventurers in a world of war and wizardry, peopled with colorful characters created by a legion of today's top fantasy adventure writers: Lynn Abbey, Robert Asprin, John Brunner, David Drake, Janet Morris, Andrew Offutt, Mark Perry and more.
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