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stingo's review against another edition
4.0
A set of loosely connected short stories that follow the two heroes Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser after the events of [b:Swords and Deviltry|22050210|Swords and Deviltry (Lankhmar, 1)|Fritz Leiber|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1399492851s/22050210.jpg|449577]. Actually not a few of them would be appropriate for this time of year, considering the nature of the antagonists/opponents. Things do get more interesting though with the inclusion of two characters who were/are long affiliated with the roguish pair. And I actually remembered the last story in the book after reading it so many years ago. Still good fun.
scottjp's review against another edition
4.0
The further adventures of progressive barbarian Fafhrd and wizardling thief Gray Mouser. I am really enjoying these stories. They are a great escape and are also, unexpectedly, quite funny. My favorites in this collection were the final two, which feature the pair's rival mentors and taskmasters, the verbose Ningauble of the Seven Eyes and the concise and direct Sheelba of the Eyeless Face.
skippen's review against another edition
3.0
Not as quite as good as the first entry, but solid. I have heard of the Fafhrd and Grey Mouser books for years, but I have never read them. I wish I had found them younger. It is always nice to read fantasy in which the characters don't go on a quest. Don't get me wrong, I love me some quest books, but it is refreshing to see, as Leiber call his own text and therefore naming all text after, Sword and Sorcery. This fantasy fiction type was rare when he was righting. The text is a bit antiquated at time, despite being written in the seventies, but he is solid writer.
My only complaint in this novel is it seems the Leiber likes to make Fafhrd the bumbler of the two--always getting captured, lost, etc with the Grey Mouser rescuing him. I would prefer some balance there, but it seems the dumb barbarian is always at fault.
My only complaint in this novel is it seems the Leiber likes to make Fafhrd the bumbler of the two--always getting captured, lost, etc with the Grey Mouser rescuing him. I would prefer some balance there, but it seems the dumb barbarian is always at fault.
mebius's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jporterfield99's review against another edition
4.0
Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser are two of the best characters I've ever encountered in fantasy. Leiber's narration fully acknowledges that these two gentlemen are anything but, yet the bonds of friendship between them are undeniable. I can't wait to start the third book.
wizardmacdonald's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
flense_austen's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nlord's review
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
elaryen's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
cwebb's review against another edition
4.0
Fafhrd und der Gray Mouser sind wieder unterwegs. Wieder spannend und lustig, nicht ganz so witzig wie der erste Teil, daher ein Punkt Abzug. Auch weil die Kurzgeschichten eben kurz sind und einige Sprünge in der Handlung vornehmen.