Overal this is an enjoyable anthology, especially if you know the authors and the series they write the novella's in. Favorites Robin Hobb / George R.R. Martin / Diana Gabaldon (surprisingly)/ Tad Williams / Neil Gaiman

I actually read these eleven stories in the two paperback editions that were published in 2004; Legends II: Shadows, Gods, and Demons and Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King. I knew from reading the first Legends that I would not be disappointed, and I was not.The first Legends was where I first learned of Terry Goodkind, Orson Scott Card, Robert Jordon, and Stephen King's Dark Tower horror/fantasy series. Silverberg himself was new to me, and I eventually read some of his stories as well. I am

I can't help but give this 5 stars. Even though I'm not interested in a couple of the series/authors, they weren't bad. The best part was the extra stories for Pern and American Gods.

A fantastic collection of short stories--Legends, indeed!

So you've put out a hugely successful anthology (Legends) in which you got a bunch of big-name fantasy authors to write all-new original novellas set in the worlds of their famous fantasy series. What do you do next?(Well, if you're Robert Silverberg, the first thing you do is try the same thing, but with a bunch of famous science fiction authors -- Far Horizons: All New Tales from the Greatest Worlds of Science Fiction -- but while it was a solid collection, I assume it just didn't have the sam...

Realm of the Elderlings: Homecoming / Robin Hobb - 2/5. I find Robb an Ok writer (rather lame, but not really bad).A Song of Ice and Fire: The Sworn Sword / George R.R. Martin 5+/5. Amazing. I read Martin in my language and thought he cannot be surpassed, but I was wrong: he can, by himself - he is much better in English. And this is a great story.The Tales of Alvin Maker: The Yazoo Queen / Orson Scott Card. 3/5. I love the Alvin universe and its humour, but this story was much weaker (and short...

I greatly enjoy fantasy stories, even if I am not very well read in the genre, so this was a blast to work through. (And it is something that one might have to "work through" - 642 pages!) My favorite stories were by the following authors: Robin Hobb, Diana Gabaldon, Tad Williams, Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Haydon, and Neil Gaiman (of course - American Gods 'verse? Yes please!).

I originally bought Legends II because it contained a short story set in the Shannara world by Terry Brooks who has long been one of my favorite authors. In the intervening time that it's taken me to get around to reading it, I discovered and enjoyed The Tales of Alvin Maker series by Orson Scott Card and was pleased to see a short story by him from that world in the book. I'm only vaguely familiar with a couple of the other authors who contributed, but upon reading their contributions, I'm glad...

(Dunk & Egg #2 Review) Man, I really needed this after A dance with dragons! It's beautiful in its simplicity, yet as well written as the early ASOIAF books. As a bonus, it also has a lot of back-story within about a certain raveny character who becomes pretty interesting in ADWD.

3.5 stars overall.Fantastic story by Robin Hobb called Homecoming (4 stars).The Sworn Sword (the reason I bought this anthology) was another fantastic Dunk and Egg tale (5 stars). "A sworn sword owes his lord the truth." We get some insight into Bloodraven that I can't help but think will be important later...Enjoyed The Book of Changes by Robert Silverberg (3 stars). The Pern story (Beyond Between) was okay (2.5 stars). I think I might have appreciated it more if I followed the books. I really

5*Loved Legends 1 and this was a superb follow-up. Silverberg was a legend of the field himself so it's no surprise that he's managed this feat. These are all novellas and they are all very satisfying at that.5** “Homecoming” by Hobb. v. clever look at what's reality and memory. 5* “The Sworn Sword" by George RR Martin. Song of Fire and Ice World. The tale of Dunk the Hedge Knight. Only Martin can entertain readers like this!5*“The Yazoo Queen”by Orson Scott Card. People rave on about Enders Gam...

Originally reviewed at Bookwraiths.Legends II is an anthology edited by Robert Silverberg, who has gathered together an outstanding group of diverse stories for this collection. From George R.R. Martin to Diane Gabaldon to Terry Brooks, the big name authors have seemingly jumped at the chance to be featured here, and they have produced some fine tales, running the gamut from classic fantasy to urban fantasy to alternate history to science fiction. All of which means there is sure to be something...

The stories I read from this collection are: 'The Sworn Sword' by George R.R. Martin In the same league as its predecessor, 'The Hedge Knight', and its successor, 'The Mystery Knight', all three of which tell tales of the hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg.'The Yazoo Queen' by Orson Scott CardAnother interesting alternate America story about Alvin Maker and his pupil Arthur Stuart. Like 'Grinning Man', which featured Davey Crockett, this story features appearances by multiple fa...

A terrific compilation of fantasy stories from eleven masters of the genre - I had read (and loved) works from about half of the authors included, and was unfamiliar with the other half, which made for a great reading experience. In fact, my three favourite stories in this anthology were from authors I'd never read before (Robin Hobb, Raymond E. Feist, and Elizabeth Haydon), and I'm now eager to read more from each of them! Highly recommend this for fantasy readers, as the introductions to each

This contains short stories by 6 authors:# Neil Gaiman# Anne McCaffrey# Tad Williams# Robin Hobb# Robert Silverberg# Raymond E. FeistI hadn't read anything by Robert Silverberg before and will now track down a full length work or two of his. Anne McCaffrey was just as you'd suspect (I read about 4 of her books in the past and was sated; this story was fine, but isn't enticing me back for more). Tad Williams was better in short form than i remember his Otherland being. Robin Hobb came back into m...

Homecoming - Robin Hobb (4-5 stars)Very intruiging, didn't like characters at first but got totally sucked into the story, with lots of mystery and character development. Note to self: Robin Hobb is a WOMAN.The Sworn Sword - George R.R. Martin (the guy from Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones) (1 star)Extremely boring. Tried to start reading it several times and eventually just gave up, never finished it. Knights and valor are just not for me.The Yazoo Queen - Orson Scott Card (the guy from End...

I've read three of the stories in this book so far, all of which were excellent. I am going to come back and read the rest in-between other books I think. The ones I have read thus far:The Sworn Sword - George R.R. Martin: This is a continuation of the Hedge Knight, which is set in the Song of Ice and Fire world. I love these two characters (Dunk and Egg), and both this and its predecessor are excellent stories. They read like they could be seamlessly integrated as a few chapters (each) somewher...

In some ways I thought this collection was even better than Legends I. There were several authors in this anthology whom I had never heard of and whose stories I enjoyed immensely: Diana Gabaldon and Elizabeth Haydon particularly, although Robin Hobb's "Homecoming" and Neil Gaiman's "The Monarch of the Glen" were also good. Orson Scott Card's Alvin Maker story was just as good as the one in Legends I, as was Raymond Feist's Riftwar story. Feist's descriptions of military campaigns are clear and

Realm of the Elderlings: "Homecoming" by Robin Hobb - 2.5 starsA Song of Ice and Fire: "The Sworn Sword" by George R.R. Martin - 3 starsThe Tales of Alvin Maker: "The Yazoo Queen" by Orson Scott Card - 3 starsOutlander: "Lord John and the Succubus" by Diana Gabaldon - 4 starsMajipoor: "The Book of Changes" by Robert Silverberg - 2 starsOtherland: "The Happiest Dead Boy in the World" by Tad Williams - 4 starsPern: "Beyond Between" by Anne McCaffrey - 2 starsThe Riftwar: "The Messenger" by Raymond...

REALM OF THE ELDERLINGS: HOMECOMINGRobin HobbsAs an introductory experience into reading Robin Hobbs, I am very impressed. At the beginning of this novelette she provided a summary of her works and their world. I'm intrigued to read more.Homecoming's main character, whose name didn't appear until nearing the end, began as a pampered aristocrat. During the trip Carillion's chatter was filled with disgust at having to raise her own kids (the nanny deserted her), bemoan the fact her quarters were f...