Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn Review

In this in-depth review of Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn, the second volume in the classic Thieves’ World shared-world anthology series, I break down every story to help book lovers and short-story readers decide whether this grim, gritty fantasy collection is worth their time. From Philip José Farmer’s Spiders of the Purple Mage to David Drake’s powerful Goddess, Lynn Abbey’s character-driven The Fruit of Enlibar, and standout entries featuring Tempus, Hanse (Shadowspawn), and the Hell Hounds, I give honest ratings, story summaries, highlights, and criticisms—without spoilers that ruin the experience. If you're exploring sword-and-sorcery classics, searching for underrated fantasy anthologies, or wondering whether to dive deeper into the world of Sanctuary after Thieves’ World, this review will guide you through what works, what doesn’t, and which stories truly shine in this influential collection.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:15 Introduction (Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn)
01:09 Spiders of the Purple Mage
04:58 Goddess
06:48 The Fruit of Enlibar
08:19 The Dream of the Sorceress
10:59 Vashanka's Minion
12:54 Shadow's Pawn
14:59 To Guard the Guardians
17:22 The Lighter Side of Sanctuary
19:39 Outro

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