The Wizardry Compiled

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Published Dec. 2, 1989 by Baen Books.

ISBN:
978-0-671-69856-0
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OCLC Number:
20944764

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5 stars (1 review)

What do you get when a computer geek crosses a wizard? Answer: A very angry wizard - and a computer geek in a lot of trouble. Spells are a lot like computer programs: they're both formulas, recipes for getting things done. And they both can be buggy. The spell that called master hacker 'Wiz' Zumwalt to the world of the Black League was very buggy. The wizard who called him is dead, Wiz is magically in love with a red-headed witch, who despises him, and no one - not the elves, not the dwarves, not even the dragons - can figure out what this computer wiz is good for. Oh, yes. The entire Black League wants Wiz dead - he might be good for something after all - and they'll stop at nothing to get what they want.

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5 stars

"Now I understand why they invented television, he thought as he splashed cold water on his face and neck. No hangover."

This is an excellent follow-on from the first book. The chapters are short and light, so it's perfect for a quick read, and the introduction of more people from our world adds spice and flavour to a formula which could've gotten old quickly. The technical programming side of things is as deliciously funny as ever, probably more so as things are already established. This isn't a book for epic character development, but there are messages here if you care to read them and the whole world is still beautifully painted.

Subjects

  • Fantasy - General
  • Science Fiction - General
  • Fiction / Science Fiction / General
  • Fiction - Fantasy