Phule's Company

Robert Asprin is probably more famous for his Myth books than the Phule books but I happen to think the first two Phule novels are much funnier. I'm talking laugh out loud funny. They are also quite addictive and it is difficult not to read each in one sitting. Fair warning though, I'm fairly sure "Phule's Company" and "Phule's Paradice" are the only two novels in the series that were written by Asprin, so buyer beware for the rest.The basic concept revolves around one key individual. A career military commander who has the happy knack of getting the most out of his people and achieving even seemingly impossible goals. The trouble is, this paragon of virtue is also a rich playboy who is an officer in the Space Legion; a branch of service despised by all the others. He also enjoys the active animosity of some very high ranking brass, who like nothing better than to set him up for failure.It is just such an attempt that puts Captain Phule in charge of the Omega company; a band of ruthless, capitalistic, incompetent, belligerent misfits who's sole purpose seems to be to make the rest of the legion look a little better by comparison. Half the fun of these novels is watching this group of interesting characters turn their unique talents for mayhem to good ends, or at least Phule's ends. I don't promise you Shakespeare but you will get a kick out of Phule's Company.

A really good book if you like science fiction, but are looking for something a little off the beaten path. Phule is similar to Sgt. Bilko, but in outer space. If you like the Myth serious this is a good book to try. Asprin keeps the humor going throughout the book much like his Myth books. I definitly recommend this to anyone looking for a good laugh that could last a few hours.

I borrowed this book from a friends. I coundn't believe how funny it is. As a Trekkie, its very hard for me to find militarish books that I like. This one beat them all. The only other book I have found that could possibly be compared was the Trek book, How Much For Just The Planet. Phule's Company was better! A great book and I hope to read the rest! .

I loved this book! I read it over and over again, and so will you. I can't really add anything that the other reviewers didn't already say, but it's all true. I wish Asprin would write more "Phule" books: I think they're his best series, and definitely better than the "Myth" books.

This is the beginning of Robert Asprin's funniest series to date. He's managed to create characters that are likeable as well as realistic enough that you can genuinely care about them. The story is set in a technologically advanced society, but it's not so complex as to alienate you. Willard Phule, the main character, is an interesting guy to read about. Being one of the youngest megamillionaires in the galaxy, you wouldn't think he'd join the military. But he does... and not just any branch, but the Space Corps--the laughingstock of the military. The antics will have you hitting the floor on several occasions, I'm telling you. Believe me, by the time you finish the book--which won't be long--you won't rest until you find the sequel. Have at it