The Fabulist [Paperback]

John Vornholt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993

Aesop, an ugly, mute slave delivered from wretchedness by the gods and blessed with a wondrous voice, is dispatched to far and perilous realms to battle impossible beasts and terrible magic.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380773201
• ISBN-13: 978-0380773206
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,994,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A near jewel from an unknown fantasist, March 27, 2003

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Stephen M. Ferris (Sunland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fabulist (Paperback)

The Fabulist is a well researched, carefully crafted fantasy that develops upon what is known of the legendary fable maker, Aesop. He is brought to life and his fables are cleverly used to lend color and depth to a delightfully characterized novel. Aesop is somewhat remenescent of Lawrence Sander's McNally character, and his wry commentary keeps us turning the pages. The end, though disappointing, is true to the historical data about Aesop, and seems plausible, where a more satisfying ending just might not be realistic.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Still looking for the ending, August 8, 1999

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Jackson Lui (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fabulist (Paperback)

Great idea, easy read, and an enticing plot. The book started off with a refreshing storyline through the eyes of the fabulist but it couldn't hold my interest past the middle of the book. I expected more of an ending, it almost seems that the author just gave up towards the end with little effort to conclude a promising plot.