Review of Fish Wielder

[Raluca_Mihaila]

[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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Get ready for an incredible and hilarious adventure! Thoral is a famous warrior from the mystical world of Gnome, also known as the the Fist Wielder. He has striking violet eyes, and everything is manly about him, even his nostrils and his drinking problem. In his adventures, Thoral relies on his companions (Bradfast and Worlordhorse) and his magic weapons. Bradfast is a talking orange koi fish; he is knowledgeable and has a practical approach, while Thoral is reckless and stubborn. Our hero is always ready to face danger, such as Necrogrond, the evil sorcerer, or the mysterious force killing the elves. During his quests, Thoral uncovers the complicated evil plan of the Bad Religion (the bad guys), while the reader discovers all the secrets of the Fist Wielder.

There was nothing I disliked about this satirical novel, and I especially loved how entertaining it was. For example, during a romantic moment, Thoral got closer to the lady to check her pupils for any signs of a concussion. The elves were gluten intolerant, and I heard rumors about “the unspeakably evil chocolate truffle.” However, the mocking tone and the funny situations did not mean the book had a weak plot. On the contrary, there were a lot of twists, and the novel contained meaningful lessons, such as “your story is never over until you give it up, or until you’re dead.”

The writing style was excellent, and I appreciated the archaic language that lent authenticity and created an amusing contrast with the sophisticated words (such as ageusic, which means lacking a sense of taste) and the modern concepts, such as technology. Nevertheless, the reader will appreciate the well-developed characters that learn from their mistakes and reveal themselves as the story progresses.

I do not know if the author intended it, but the novel was instructive for teaching grammar, mostly synonyms. Thoral often struggled to remember different words; he explained the word, and Bradfast provided the answer. Blort, a talking horse that belonged to the elves, was very cultured and used plenty of complicated words.

As the author would say, “I know in my aorta” that Fish Wielder by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. If you are looking for a light read, you will savor the clever humor from the first page. Fantasy fans will appreciate this fascinating novel with gnomes, elves, and talking animals. The map of the Lands of the Gnome will help them track the adventures of the heroes. The book could be a satire of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, as there were countless references. However, I think Tolkien would see that as a tribute, not an offense. There were also hints from other books, such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum or The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. A delicate audience should be aware there were violent scenes and gory details during the battles; however, the comical approach made them lighter.

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[Rayah Raouf]

I loved this book as well! It was funny and a delight to read. Thank you for the fantastic review! I kept remembering scenes while reading your review.

[Dzejn_Crvena]

Hilarious adventure? I'd love that!
I giggled when I read your description of the characters.
The story is surely a fun read!
Thank you for your entertaining review.
I'm looking forward to learning new words from this book.

[Mercy119]

I like the unique cast of characters and I'm intrigued by the author's satirical take on The Lord of the Rings[i/] and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.[i/]

[Raluca_Mihaila]

I loved this book as well! It was funny and a delight to read. Thank you for the fantastic review! I kept remembering scenes while reading your review.

Verily! )) Thank you for stopping by!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Hilarious adventure? I'd love that!
I giggled when I read your description of the characters.
The story is surely a fun read!
Thank you for your entertaining review.
I'm looking forward to learning new words from this book.

You will enjoy it, for sure! Thank you for your comment!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

I like the unique cast of characters and I'm intrigued by the author's satirical take on The Lord of the Rings[i/] and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.[i/]

Then you should definitely give it a try! Thank you for your visit!

[Kavita Shah]

A cartoon cover looks great. And Koi fish sounds really smart. I would love to read this book.Thank you for a great review!

[Prisallen]

Your review makes me want to read this book! I love the mixture of characters and that there is humor in the story. I could use more books that make me smile. Great job!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

A cartoon cover looks great. And Koi fish sounds really smart. I would love to read this book.Thank you for a great review!

I am sure you will enjoy some Koi fish wisdom Thank you for reading and commenting!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Your review makes me want to read this book! I love the mixture of characters and that there is humor in the story. I could use more books that make me smile. Great job!

I am sure you will not be disappointed! We should all find more reasons to smile . Thank you for your visit!

[sharon titus]

The colorful cover caught my eyes and your informative review is alluring me to give this book a try. Thank you for your hard work.

[Raluca_Mihaila]

The colorful cover caught my eyes and your informative review is alluring me to give this book a try. Thank you for your hard work.

I am glad to hear that, and I am anxious to read you review on it! Thank you for commenting.

[Honest-reviewer]

I too have read and reviewed this book. I agree with your points and rating. Great review!

[MsH2k]

I’m wondering what manly nostrils look like!
This sounds like quite a clever book. Thank you for a lovely review!