- Hardcover
- Publisher: Tor Books (Aug 8 1957)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312874898
- ISBN-13: 978-0312874896
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good melange,
By Krypter (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thieves' World: First Blood (Paperback)
An excellent mix of varied storytelling talents from across the late-1970s fantasy industry, this omnibus edition of the first two books does a stellar job of kickstarting the gritty school of fantasy with a look at the seedy and criminal port town of Sanctuary. Although not all the short stories in this collection are gold, a good many of them are and present a striking image of a nasty, corrupt but ultimately very real city on the fringes of a great empire. Filled with memorable characters, few of whom are purely good or evil, the many tales of Sanctuary rival Lankhmar in depth and intrigue. Well worth a look even if the later books declined in quality and verve.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent,
By Rylin "Rylin" (Edmonds, Wa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thieves' World: First Blood (Paperback)
Always love these type of stories, though am more in the epic fantasy category. Been with Mr. Asprin for quite some time and always enjoy his books. This one didn't grab me the way others in the past have, and it is too short. Gotta be 300+, I read to take a vacation(so to speak) and a short trip isn't nearly as fun as a long one. For those who like this type or reading experience, I'd suggest The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian S. Pratt. A newcomer on the scene, his first book caught my attention and was hard to put down. Swords, magic, gods war, all the ingredients of a classic fantasy adventure.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Expertly weaves fantasy and sci-fi together!,
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This review is from: Thieves' World: First Blood (Paperback)
I found my copies at a used book store 12 years ago--back when the two books were separate. The narrative was so good, I read both in the same night. Thieves World is an usual type of anthology in that, while different writers are contributing, the individual stories are more like chapters. This is because they all share the same characters and what happens in one story, carries on as character background in the next story by the next author. If a character or event is introduced in one story, it is fodder for future stories. The effect is that you get many different viewpoints for the same story--some light, some dark--and it makes the overall story seem more well-rounded, yet cohesive at the same time. This is a tribute to the talents of the many writers involved with the project, and to the editors, Abbey and Asprin [fine writers in their own right]. As for the overall story, Thieves World is set on a terrestrial planet, with most of the action taking place in and arround the city of Sanctuary. Initially, the tone is fantasy--swordsmen, magic, gods/goddesses. As the series progresses, subtle elements of sci-fi are woven in--non-human species from the sea, advanced technology, etc. By the end, Thieves World had transformed into an anthology series unlike any I've read. I regularly read the entire series [all 12 books] at least once a year, and I'm happy they're being reissued since my copies are getting very worn out. I absolutely recommend this anthology for any fan of the fantasy genre.
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