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Title: Legends II (Limited Edition): New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy
ISBN: 0345470753
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Publicate Date: 2003-12-30
Publish: 2003-12-30
List Price: $150.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Hardcover
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Amazon Lowest New Price: $461.18
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1: This book was a sales trick.
I have been stuck in the mud with too many serial authors. I feel trapped by books with cliff hangers which require you to read the next book to have any closure. I was finally looking for a book of short fantasy stories when I bought this book and what I got was a book whose only intention was to sell you on even more serial authors. Without checking, I'm almost certain that every short story in this book is a glimpse at a larger serial universe, and only a couple of the stories were any good. For anyone not weighed down by the burder of undending sequential stories, this book will serve its purpose to sell you on a few really good authors.
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2: Not Free SF Reader
The second Legends anthology isn't as good as the first, and doesn't have the one outstanding piece like Martin's Hedge Knight in the first book, but there is still a handful of good stories.
Another look at Orlando Gardiner from Otherworld was appreciated, and Gabaldon and Haydon were new - one ok, one bad, it seems.
Legends II : Homecoming [Elderlings] - Robin Hobb
Legends II : The Sworn Sword [Song of Ice and Fire] - George R. R. Martin
Legends II : The Yazoo Queen [Alvin Maker] - Orson Scott Card
Legends II : Lord John and the Succubus [Outworlder] - Diana Gabaldon
Legends II : The Book of Changes [Majipoor] - Robert Silverberg
Legends II : The Happiest Dead Boy in the World [Otherland] - Tad Williams
Legends II : Beyond Between [Pern] - Anne McCaffrey
Legends II : The Messenger [Riftwar] - Raymond E. Feist
Legends II : Threshold [Symphony] - Elizabeth Haydon
Legends II : The Monarch of the Glen [American Gods] - Neil Gaiman
Legends II : Indomitable [Shannara] - Terry Brooks
Rain Wild changes.
3 out of 5
Short people got no reason to slap me just for being a hick knight.
3.5 out of 5
Bowie knifeless.
2.5 out of 5
Opium seduction strategy.
3.5 out of 5
Historical poetry captive inspiration.
4 out of 5
Network reproduction strategy.
4 out of 5
Transporter accident haunting.
4 out of 5
Freezing cold, both ways, and people trying to kill you still gets little respect.
4 out of 5
Rescue ship.
2 out of 5
Huldersave.
3 out of 5
Missing page problem.
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
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3: A great introduction to the masters of fantasy.
I originally bought this collection simply for G.R.R. Martin's story. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed all of the stories included. Robin Hobb, whom I have not previously read was especially good. And the Raymond E. Feist story of the messenger was great. Basically, this collection does a great job of introducing the reader to a wide and varied number of fantasy authors. I found it at Barnes & Noble in the bargin section. It was a great deal! Get it if you can find it!
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4: Going back for more
Both Legends I and II are must haves for any SF/Fantasy fan. I orginally purchased Legends I for Robert Jordan's and Tad William's short stories. I then promptly put it up on my shelf for a few years. I picked up Legends II for the Robin Hobb short. I then also filed it on my shelf. Somehow I have made it through tons of fantasy while dodging some of the most "advertised" names. I recently ran out of books to read. In my search for new authors, I scowered the net, and asked several friends for recommendations. One of my friends suggested I pick up Terry Pratchett, my net search said try George R.R. Martin... I had a fleeting thought that "hey they are popular, wonder if they are in Legends". Sure enough they are and then some. I pulled both Legends I and II off of my shelf and devoured several of the stories that I had previously ignored. It made a perfect way of deciding which authors I would like to read more of and which ones I could probably pass on. Both Legends I and II are treasures which should not be overlooked. I sincerly hope there is a Legends III.
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5: disappointed in ebook
I recently purchased the electronic format hoping I could free up some shelf space because I already own the hardback.
What a disappointment. I expected links in the Table of Contents but there wasn't even a Table of Contents.
I'd return this if I could. If it was print, I would.
Two stars only because I liked the print book.
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