- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (1 Feb 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0349113165
- ISBN-13: 978-0349113166
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 544,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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NEW YORK TIMES
'Witty, ironic ... and achieves a deeply felt authenticity'
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'Wry and droll, fascinating and funny, by bringing us Alexander's nether parts this novel gives momentous matters unforgettable life'
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read many of Tom Holt's fantasy books, and seriously enjoyed them, so I thought I'd take a chance on one of his 'historical novels'. Olympiad didn't dissapoint. It has the same humour that makes his other books so good, but it takes a more realistic approach. Holt's talent for setting the scene so well in the mind is amazing. The characters all have distinctive personalities and the interaction between them is very funny. It's a well written book and I would urge readers of his other books (and anyone else who enjoys a brilliant read) to get Olympiad, and enjoy many happy hours reading what I believe to be Tom Holt's best book.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very witty and funny. It starts of by explaining the reason for the first olympiad (pure funny nonsense), and chronicles the inept recruiters who are supposed to convince game players to participate in these games. These recruiters are Great storytellers (well actually Tom Holt), but inept recruiters, getting into trouble all along the way (having an obstinate sister and uncle and rivals doesn't help them much), when speaking about it to a sceptical phoenicean years later, who interjects observations from a totally different culture, highlighting the sometimes idiotic premises on which we base our day to day assumptions. It is by far Tom Holt's best book in the last 3 years. Recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an entertaining book, well worth a read if you are interested in the ancient Greek world and want to imagine better just what it might have been like to live in those times. There are funny moments and the race at the end of the book is a really memorable vignette. However, the story line is a bit rambling and if you're expecting chapters on the games themselves you'll be disappointed as the story is about how the idea of a sporting competition became a reality rather than amusing episodes from the Games themselves. I love the author's irreverant slant on the ancient greeks but I think he does it better in The Walled Orchard.
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