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Expecting Someone Taller [Paperback]

Tom Holt (Author)

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Paperback: 218 pages
Publisher: Orbit; New edition edition (25 July 1991)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1857231813
ISBN-13: 978-1857231816
Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 90,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Expecting Somebody Taller - Tom Holt, 18 Nov 2002

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and very funny, 1 Dec 2001

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book!, 5 Jun 2006

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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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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 6 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 13 months ago 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 22 months ago 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

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the bunch
In essence the fantasy comic books of Tom Holt range from vaguely amusing to very funny on a scale of 0-100 they range from 40-95 (he's still not managed 100% in my opinon... Read more

Published on 30 Jun 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A loving, hilarious sequel to Wagner's Ring
To begin with, I'm a Yank who has to come to the UK to buy this book, so keep that in mind, if I seem extravagant. Read more

Published on 25 Aug 2000 by bart_thomas@mindspring.com

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