Books : Shadows Of Sanctuary

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Rating:

- better in order
This is the 3rd in the series. I'd read the second, and was too confused to enjoy it. I was right, I enjoyed the 3rd more than the 2nd, because I was familiar with the characters. Must look for the first one.

The Good:
Interesting world.
Nice mix of characters and kinds of stories.
It's fun to see the different authors' interpretations of the world and each other's characters.

The Bad:
It can be confusing if you haven't read any other books in the series. The individual stories don't explain a lot.

The Verdict:
It's a fun series, worth searching for, particularly if you read them in order.

Rating:

- Not Free SF Reader
The third of the Thieves World books again holds the quality.

Shadows of Sanctuary : Looking for Satan [Lythande] - Vonda N. McIntyre
Shadows of Sanctuary : Ischade - C. J. Cherryh
Shadows of Sanctuary : A Gift in Parting - Robert Lynn Asprin
Shadows of Sanctuary : The Vivisectionist - Andrew J. Offutt
Shadows of Sanctuary : The Rhinoceros and the Unicorn - Diana L. Paxson
Shadows of Sanctuary : Then Azyuna Danced - Lynn Abbey
Shadows of Sanctuary : A Man and His God - Janet Morris

Newcomers know some nifty tricks but don't exactly fit in.

4 out of 5

Thieving and murder of only the right kind of wizards, please.

3.5 out of 5

Interesting fishy stuff.

3 out of 5

Regeneration and a thief useful if someone slices lots of bits off you.

3.5 out of 5

Portrait time.

2.5 out of 5

Prisoner sacrifice power ritual penetration.

3.5 out of 5

Fickle patrons and Sacred Bands.

3.5 out of 5

Rating:

- Grim, but Good
Sanctuary is a dark, depraved place. You certainly wouldn't want to go there on vacation...or for any other reason. "Shadows of Sanctuary" continues the stories of life in the armpit of Ranke, killing some off while crippling others and developing a few characters. This series is growing on me as I read it.

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