King Kobold Revived [Mass Market Paperback]

Christopher Stasheff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1984

Gramarye is a forgotten colony of Earth, an abandoned planet of telepathic outlaws, where elves and witches are real, and the fantasies of the Middle Ages endure. Wizard Rod Gallowglass is the only one who can save Gramarye from doom--if he can rid himself of the insidious mental fog that drains his powers. Reissue.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Ace (June 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441971261
• ISBN-13: 978-0441971268
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,754,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Despite Notable Changes Still An Excellent Book, March 7, 2002

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Archmage Ryokosha - See all my reviews

This review is from: King Kobold Revived (Paperback)

"King Kobold Revived" has undergone remarkable changes from the original King Kobold novel. As the authors note says in the beginning he has had around 12 years to think about the book and ways to redo it. The story itself follows the same basic plot lines; invaders that can wield the `Evil Eye' are invading the shores of Gramarye. None can stand against this weapon that can freeze soldiers in their tracks. Rod and Gwen Gallowglass as soon called to the rescue of the Gramarye. However, when a power greater then either Rod's or Gwen's seems to freeze even them, the real trouble begins. Now to deal with the changes that have been previously mentioned. Though I agree with other reviewers that some characters are either notably missing or have had their roles reduced drastically, the way it was done has made them nonessential to the redone story. Even with the plot changes, none of which effect any references made in later novels, and a totally redone ending, this novel is still wonderful and more then worth the reading, or rereading if you have read the original version. I assure you if you have read the original King Kobold, some of this story will seem similar, but most will strike you as a totally new book. Even if you are still unsure having read mixed reviews I highly recommend it for the introduction of some characters that appear in later novels, and to gain a insight into some `firsts' that are taken for granted as the series progresses. Allay your fears and uncertainty for even with the novel taking on a virtually new plot from its previous incarnation, it is another one of Christopher Stasheff's masterpieces.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I didn't enjoy this as much as King Kobold, June 2, 1998

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Ian Thomason "fitztomo" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King Kobold Revived

I first bought 'Warlock in Spite' and 'KK' at a stall in Cannon Street station , must be mid 1970's . Still have them , in the the same thick paperbacks , and still read them . I bought the rest of the series (up to 1989) while I was working in Sunnyvale . It felt good to catch up with Rod , and to get more knowledge about Father Al , but nothing ever matched the first novel . I loved the wit , and the tongue in cheek send up of all the SF llamas at the time . It never made it much beyond a clever student joke though . A pity . With TV it could have become a Babylon 5 , and with the right war another Tolkien .

I intend to replace the volumes I've lost , mainly in Doncaster , but I won't cry if I can't . If you like Frazier , you will love Stasseff , or whatever his name is . If you ever played D&D , it may help you to admit it at your next dinner party - especially if you are catholic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Comparison to the original, January 4, 1998

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[e-mail] (San Jose, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King Kobold Revived (Paperback)

It is interesting to see how the story develops with the addition of a major character. The original book, King Kobold, is so obscure it wasn't published in the USA. This book is an excellent example of a second try at the same story line.