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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: TSR; First Paperback Printing edition (March 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0880382570
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880382571
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #722,555 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars The First Greyhawk Novel by Gary Gygax, August 16, 2001
By JH "hobbs_tx" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saga of Old City (Greyhawk Adventures Novels, Book 1) (Paperback)
"Saga of Old City" tells an epic story of one young orphaned adventurer that grew up in the Slum Quarter of the Gem of the Flanaess, Greyhawk City. The adventurer's name is Gord and the story begins with the loss of his only caretaker, a mean old crone named Lenna. Gord overcomes many obstacles to just survive the dangerous parts of the Greyhawk City. On the way, Gord experiences a mixed bag of outrageous fortunes and ill luck. I liked this novel and consider it like a diamond in the rough. The overall style of the novel leaves a little to be desired. The novel seems a little rushed with too many adventures thrown together. The last couple of parts are jumpy and leave out the interesting details that make the early part of the book so intriguing. I do recommend this novel especially for those who are familiar with the Greyhawk setting. The novel does offer richness to Greyhawk and gives life to the races of Oerth like the mysterious Rhennee. Another thing to note is that the events that occur in this book happen well before the current time in recent publications and the Flanaess have changed a lot since then.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book EVER!, September 30, 2004
This review is from: Saga of Old City (Greyhawk Adventures Novels, Book 1) (Paperback)
I had a friend give me this book to read when I was 13 and read it atleast 5 times before I gave it back to him. I asked him years later when he was home on a visit from the navy and he said sorry man my mom thru all my old books away. Can you believe that?? Anyway, I finally have found it again at age 32 and let me tell its even better then I thought! I was concerned maybe I outgrew it or something but no way as Gary Gygax is an absolute genius and it shows most I think in his books. I also want to point out there are several more books to this series all of which are great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Greyhawk, October 15, 2005
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The first novel in Gygax's Greyhawk setting is a good one. It is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a fast and fun read. The story continues in Artifact of Evil, at which point Gary and TSR parted ways. He then took his Gord the Rogue series to another publisher and come out with Sea of Death, Come Endless Darkness and Dance of Demons. There is also a collection of short stories. TSR has published other Greyhawk novels, but none have been as good or fun as the Gord the Rogue series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's one of my all-time favorite books
I read this book many years ago growing up, and I recently decided to read it again to see if it was as good as I remembered, and let me tell you it was a pleasure to read it once... Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. panah

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic in my heart
Yes I have kept the book for over 10 years I lost it at about 18 and re-ordered it at about 28 - I wont lost it again. Read more
Published on March 31, 2005 by hellogts

5.0 out of 5 stars Gygax can spin a great yarn!
I am a slow reader, It takes me 2 months plus to finish novels but I read this book in 3 days!! I could not put it down. Read more
Published on April 10, 2004 by DAD

5.0 out of 5 stars Gygax at his best
Many movies have been made on lesser books than this one.Its simply a fun and entertaining book to read. Read more
Published on December 4, 2002 by C. Fretwell

5.0 out of 5 stars The start of the novel length adventures.
In 1990 I sat down with Gygax at a convention we were both guests at (He gaming Guest of Honor, I a technology guest). Read more
Published on December 26, 1999 by Norman Hawley

5.0 out of 5 stars The story was totaly mint.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A poverty-stricken boy goes from Zero to Hero in Greyhawk.
This is GREAT reading. A young boy named Gord, who lives in the City of Greyhawk's slums, is trained by the local thieves guild and goes on many exciting adventures.
Published on February 1, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A deep, involving tale that only patient readers will enjoy
I bought this book in 1989 when I was in eighth grade; I found it difficult to get into, and gave up on it. Read more
Published on February 23, 1998 by jabrawn@sonic.net

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