Something M.Y.T.H. Inc.

by Robert Lynn Asprin

Book Overview

Revolution is in the air. The king's court sorcerer is being eyed with suspicion. Not for dabbling in the black arts...not for consorting with a demon...not for having a dragon as a pet...not even for being mobbed up. But for the greatest crime of all: raising taxes. Who is this terrible tyrant? None other than Skeeve the Great. Oh, how the mighty have fallen...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0441010830
• ISBN13: 9780441010837
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Ace Books
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

no myth-stake, skeeve and co. are back

This is the final volume (as I understand it anyway) to Robert Asprin's Myth series. It's sad to see all our old friends--Skeeve, Aahz, Tanda, Guido, Bunny, etc--but the book does feel like it is time. It doesn't feel like Asprin has any more to add to the series, and he wraps it all up rather nicely. This is also one of those revolving viewpoint novels, though Skeeve's pov is included. It's a nice end to a great series.

Witty and fun...

Good things are worth waiting for, and this is no exception. After a long absence, the whole crew of MYTH Inc makes its return in this witty novel. When we last left them, they were taking care of the mob's business in the Klah dimension's kingdom of Possiltum. Skeeve the Great is running the show as court muscian and trying to figure out the safest way to not marry evil Queen Hemlock. All this has him slightly distracted and rather moody, which leads to rumors runnnig rampant that Skeeve the Great has the queen enthralled, consorts with demons and other odd sorts, and is protected by a dragon. Well, to some extent, this is true, but there are extenuating circumstances. Not being aware of those, the populace is making a good effort to rebel. Getting wind of this, Skeeve's mafiosa bodyguards take it upon themselves to protect the "Boss" and restore peace to the kingdom. In the process, they meet Robb the Hoodlum and his band of married men who have been poaching the game conserve, marry off Skeeve's apprentice, Masha, and generally save the day. As readers we are treated to a tale mostly told from Guido's unique outlook, though Skeeve and Aahz do make contributions to the narration. **** If you need a laugh, this book is the perfect medicine for a troubled heart. It is not truly stand alone, but going back and reading the prior volumes will only add to your smiles. The only bad thing is that it would appear that this could be an end to the adventure. I hope not. This dimension needs all the laughter it can get. ****Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

Nice ending

If if wasn't for the ending, I'd have given this three stars. There are setups with no payoffs, and this story isn't as well written as the recent "Myth-ion Improbable". Specifically, they have abandoned Klah as a mideval society once and for all, and I'd have been happier if RLA had explained it as Deveels, now knowing Skeeve as they do, had revised their opinion of the dimension and started trading there and most of the changes had come over the past few years... but.. anyway...The last quarter of the book is a return to form, and pays off the whole six book arc as well as it can, and I liked the ending. Not recommended as an intro to the series, but for long-time fans, it was cool.

Fun and a bit Silly

If you have a couple of hours and a silly sort of mood, this is the series to read. I finished them quickly and had some good laughs.

Good, but Lacking

Like many I have been waiting for this book for a long time. I rushed home after work so I could read it. After reading the note from Asprin, I got a feeling of dread, but I will get to that in a bit.The first part of the book was a little difficult to get into. The cliffhanger from the last book was not addressed until the last quarter of the book, which added a little confusion. Overall it was an OK Myth story. When you get back to the last quarter you really get the feeling of a MYTH story. But once you got used to being back in the MYTH groove Asprin throws you. I am not sure what his intent is. Is this the last MYTH book? I would really be disappointed if this is true. I really did not care for the ending. It leaves options open, but you get the feeling that this is the last Myth Book. I hope this is not the case. For us diehard Myth fans this is a good read, but for the most part is not a typical MYTH book. Hopefully this will be a new beginning like Asprin hinted.