All Malcolm Fisher did was run over a badger. Unfortunately the badger turned out to be Ingolf, last of the giants. With his dying breath he reluctantly gave Malcolm two gifts of power and made him ruler of the world. Other work by the author includes "Ye Gods!" and "Grailblazers".
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Tom Holt's first book was published when he was just thirteen and, to his horror, he was hailed as an infant prodigy. While studying at Oxford however he discovered Bar Billiards and turned from poetry to comic fiction.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This was the first Tom Holt book I read, and I still think it is one of the best. It is very funny. If you like Terry Pratchett, you will probably like this, as it twists reality in a simliar kind of way.
Although I know nothing of Opera, I appreciated the characters and situations were based on existing myths, and this seemed to add to the whole book.
Although I know nothing of Opera, I appreciated the characters and situations were based on existing myths, and this seemed to add to the whole book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By "baz000"
Format:Hardcover
Working from the premise that the world gets the kind of Gods it deserved, this is a great read - tantalisingly realistic and frighteningly true to life.
From the death of Ingolf the last of the Frost Giants of the elder age to the fall of Valhalla the story buzzes with the brilliance of well planned plots racing towards a shatterring conclusion that leaves a warm feeling in the hearts of the readers.
Don't be put off by this review, read it yourselves and come to yoour own conclusions.
From the death of Ingolf the last of the Frost Giants of the elder age to the fall of Valhalla the story buzzes with the brilliance of well planned plots racing towards a shatterring conclusion that leaves a warm feeling in the hearts of the readers.
Don't be put off by this review, read it yourselves and come to yoour own conclusions.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Michael Lane
Format:Paperback
This was the first Tom Holt book I read and still think it is the best. Basically - boy meets badger, badger becomes giant, giant dies, boy meets a whole load of other Wagnerian characters (Gods, demi-gods and Valkyries). Then boy meets girl... etc. A good romp through the Ring Cycle - you don't need to like opera to understand what's going on. A slightly warm, slushy ending - but what the h*ll, after the end of the world it's what we need.
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E.S.T.
A very amusing and interesting book. Maybe the world should be run like this! If you like this you will also like The One Hundred Year Old Man who Climbed out of a... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Vanessa A Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
His best (I think)
I always found Tom Holt books start very well. And then tend to get meh...
He's an extremely funny writer, but the pots and characters tend to suffer for the sake of comedy,... Read more
He's an extremely funny writer, but the pots and characters tend to suffer for the sake of comedy,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by G
4.0 out of 5 stars
AN OLD FRIEND
Haven't read this since university! A great book then ans still is now! Tom Holt still makes me laugh and educates at the same time!
Published 4 months ago by dom affleck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Holt at his best
A funny, easy to read book, keeping one entertained. Not a great literary novel, but worth the money if only for the synopsis of the Ring Cycle, written with tongue firmly... Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Holdsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars
It ended.
It`s not every day you find a book you wish would never end but for me this was one of them. I simply loved it.It made me laugh.
Published 12 months ago by bellowsmain
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not all that funny
Again, I didn't find this all that funny. Mildly amusing bits in it here and there but maybe my expectations are too high (I'm a big fan of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams) - or... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. D. K. A. Mccarthy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Witty and amusing - even for Wagnerians
This is an enjoyable novel based on Wagner's Ring Cycle, although it certainly takes liberties with its presentation of characters and plot. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Gwyer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as crazy as you expect Holt to be
This is a nice book and as usual, has a sweet, refreshing, unassuming romance among its offerings. But it's missing that zing which you normally associate with Tom Holt. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2011 by Madman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Expecting Nothing Less
Having read this book many years ago, I am delighted that it is still as enjoyable as it was then. The oldies are the best when it comes to Tom Holt books!!
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Lyn Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourite all time books
This story is fantastic, and definately the best book from Tom Holt. A story of a lad who one night runs over a talking badger who gives him a powerful ring. Read more
Published on 12 July 2004 by MDC
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