Review of Fish Wielder
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Review of Fish Wielder
[Following is a volunteer review of "Fish Wielder" by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison.]
Fish Wielder is an imaginative high fantasy novel by J.R.R.R. Hardison seated in the World of Grome. It’s a satire that makes fun of other fantasy books. The story begins with Thoral Mighty Fist, a brave barbarian, and his devoted buddy Brad, a talking koi fish that can’t swim, agreeing to embark on an adventure. They are thrown into many terrifying and absurd situations as they attempt to explore an abandoned castle, rescue a princess, battle the unknown dark entity terrorizing the kingdom, and that’s only the beginning.
This book is hilarious, but unlike other comedies, it isn’t all puns and silly jokes. The author manages to blend intelligent, deconstructionist laughs with a solid plot and well-developed characters. From the first page to the last, Hardison makes fun of every stereotype or cliché related to the fantasy genre. He’s drawn inspiration from books such as The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, and many more.
The World of Grome is teeming with bizarre and exotic species such as talking animals, magicians, and elves. Despite the fact that they all appear to be the most absurd cast, you can’t help but feel connected to them, and as the story develops the characters become more and more realistic. The two main characters and their relationship brought the narrative to life. Brad, who has to deal with Thoral’s absurdly exaggerated heroism on a daily basis, and Thoral, who has an exceptional ability not to die, is just the perfect duo.
I must say, I thought the book’s pace was a little sluggish at first, especially because the author spent too much time detailing dialogues. It also appeared like the narrative was going nowhere and that this was going to be some slapstick. However, the book didn’t disappoint, and after a few chapters, the story began to have more meaning. The cast was expanding with new and fascinating characters, and despite the occasional obscurity of the story, it was clear that the author had a strategy in mind.
Hardison’s delivery is hilarious. The book appears to have been professionally edited, and it is appropriate for readers of all ages. It’s jam-packed with action and humorous situations. I was also pleasantly surprised by the extensive development of the characters and their interrelationships.
This book is unlike anything I have read before, and I am happy to rate Fish Wielder four out of four stars. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantasy comedy novel.
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Fish Wielder
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Fish Wielder is an imaginative high fantasy novel by J.R.R.R. Hardison seated in the World of Grome. It’s a satire that makes fun of other fantasy books. The story begins with Thoral Mighty Fist, a brave barbarian, and his devoted buddy Brad, a talking koi fish that can’t swim, agreeing to embark on an adventure. They are thrown into many terrifying and absurd situations as they attempt to explore an abandoned castle, rescue a princess, battle the unknown dark entity terrorizing the kingdom, and that’s only the beginning.
This book is hilarious, but unlike other comedies, it isn’t all puns and silly jokes. The author manages to blend intelligent, deconstructionist laughs with a solid plot and well-developed characters. From the first page to the last, Hardison makes fun of every stereotype or cliché related to the fantasy genre. He’s drawn inspiration from books such as The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, and many more.
The World of Grome is teeming with bizarre and exotic species such as talking animals, magicians, and elves. Despite the fact that they all appear to be the most absurd cast, you can’t help but feel connected to them, and as the story develops the characters become more and more realistic. The two main characters and their relationship brought the narrative to life. Brad, who has to deal with Thoral’s absurdly exaggerated heroism on a daily basis, and Thoral, who has an exceptional ability not to die, is just the perfect duo.
I must say, I thought the book’s pace was a little sluggish at first, especially because the author spent too much time detailing dialogues. It also appeared like the narrative was going nowhere and that this was going to be some slapstick. However, the book didn’t disappoint, and after a few chapters, the story began to have more meaning. The cast was expanding with new and fascinating characters, and despite the occasional obscurity of the story, it was clear that the author had a strategy in mind.
Hardison’s delivery is hilarious. The book appears to have been professionally edited, and it is appropriate for readers of all ages. It’s jam-packed with action and humorous situations. I was also pleasantly surprised by the extensive development of the characters and their interrelationships.
This book is unlike anything I have read before, and I am happy to rate Fish Wielder four out of four stars. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantasy comedy novel.
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Fish Wielder
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The humor in this book is truly bizarre and entertaining. And the plow twists were awesome. Thanks for the detailed review!
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