How do you review a classic? Poul Anderson is an accomplished writer in the science fiction and fantasy genre and reviews of his work are spread across the internet. Three Hearts and Three Lions reads like pulp ficition, brief and enjoyable. As many have noted before, this novel was a direct and unquestionable influence on the Dungeons and Dragons role playing game. The plot involves the adventures of two warriors, a dwarf and a swan maiden who must overcome fantastic creatures and magic. These are the very elements, warriors, dwarves, magic, etc, which are the makeup of a fantasy role playing game.
