[Mithfânion]

I'd like to get some info on this book by Steven Brust. Is it a Fantasy version of Milton's paradise lost? http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Aidan Aasarin]

It is an interesting book. There are certainly some parallels to Milton's work in it but to answer your question, no, it is a fictional tale of power struggles. I did enjoy it because the spotlight shines on the "bad guys". pick it up if you have a chance. It certainly not his best IMO, but a ood read none the less.
Have you had a chance to read any of his Taltos series of books? Excellent series written in the first person. I just love the sarcastic, cynical personality of the protagonist. Here's a hero with some moral flaws. Heh.

[Rob B]

I liked the way Heaven was set up. Not quite the biblical version, just a magical land.

A lot of very good dialogue in the book.

[Mithfânion]

Aha. Well, Aiden, I have the Book of Jhereg, which contains the first three novels, on my shelf. Will undoubtedly be read sometime in the future.

[estranghero]

Oh yes, a very good book. I figure it's just Brust's playing around with Milton's ideas in 'Paradise Lost', which is a great take. Reminded me so much of Zelazny's take on the Indian mythology in 'Lord of Light', which I really loved.

I think Zelazny's (?) intro to the book sums up the idea quite nicely.

[Mithfânion]

Good, starts thinking "if both FF and ES love it then the chances of me enjoying it have increased considerably"

Nice.

[Mithfânion]

Years later, I still haven't bought it.

More feedback please :)

Is it more of a comedy or also a serious dramatic story?

[bigbry]

It is an excellent read. Part fantasy, military intrigue, a dap of the biblical... I searched high and low for a version for years and finally found amint version at a used book shop for .25.....a treasure in my library!!!