Review of Fish Wielder

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Fish Wielder" by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Thoral Mighty Fist has consumed a large amount of ale. This is odd because he isn't even a fan of ale. Bradfast, the talking fish, finds him crying into his ale in a bar. Because Brad is such a fantastic buddy, he persuades Thoral that the only way to feel better is to embark on a hero's quest. Thoral decides that dying a heroic death is a good thing.

He collects his magical sword, Brad jumps into his pocket, and they set out in search of adventure on the trusty steed, Warlordhorse. The quest takes them into dangerous situations where they have to defeat all types of monsters. An evil sorcerer is never far behind, trying to ambush them at every turn. The elves of Gnome also get involved in their quest because of the danger that the whole world may be destroyed. Then Thoral falls in love, causing Brad tremendous anxiety.

Fish Wielder by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison is a book that blends many tales to form a magical encounter that carries the reader on a breathtaking journey. The reader will recognize some of the scenes, such as the yellow brick road, a ring forged by an evil power, and many others. The characters will also sound familiar. I liked how it almost felt as though Tolkien, Pratchett, and Rowling had gotten together to create this masterpiece.

There was nothing to dislike about this book. I enjoyed the interactions between Thoral and his companions, which were often hilarious, yet melancholy at times. The battle scenes were epic, the clashes described in vivid detail. I loved the blend of talking animals, magical objects, and exotic personalities. Every character had an important role, and no loose strings were left dangling in the storyline. My only regret was that I reached the end. I would enjoy seeing this book in film format.

I am giving this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars because I found zero errors and the book was exceptionally well edited. Fans of fantasy will love this book. I would recommend it to youngsters, adults, and people that appreciate a good story with humor for good measure. The violence in the battle scenes may be a bit too descriptive for some, so I would caution readers who have an aversion to violence, to rather give it a miss. I would also not recommend it for children younger than ten.

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Fish Wielder
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