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Who Afraid of Beowulf? Tom Holt Books

WHO'S AFRAID OF BEOWULF? Is one of those joyous comedies that you can enjoy whether you have read up on Viking Sagas or not. If you know who Snorri Sturluson was in real life, you can smile condescendingly at those who don't, but either way this is a fun romp based on, but not dependent on, the colorful, exciting Viking life-style and their travels. Present-day archeology comes in for some good-humored trolling, too--and what could be more appropriate? If you appreciate present-day British tongue-in-cheek humor
you will be glad you own this poke-fun-at-anything-that-moves modern saga. Just don't loan it out to anyone unless you really trust
them--or have a true-to-life pure gold dragon brooch given you to hold as hostage.


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Who Afraid of Beowulf? Tom Holt Books Reviews

Hilary Frderickssen is a young American archaeologist with a passion for Vikings. A Viking ship burial is discovered on the site she is excavating in northern Scotland. When Hildy investigates, she gets a shock when she discovers that the Vikings on board the ship are still very much alive. King Hrolf of Caithness and his followers have been awoken from their thousand-year sleep to fight the evil Sorcerer King who rules his evil empire from an office block in London. Hildy has the daunting task of providing the Vikings with food, clothing, and transport, and helping them get to London to find the Sorcerer-King. There are some very funny incidents as she introduces them to the delights of fish and chips and Marks and Spencers suits. While Hildy accompanies the King and some of the Vikings to London, the ones remaining behind in Caithness kidnap Danny Baker, a hapless TV producer, and hold him hostage.This is a very funny book, with a clever plot and lots of amusing incidents and characters. The Vikings are a delightful bunch, especially Starkadd the Berserker ("like honey, thick and sweet")and Hildy is an engaging heroine. There are also two cthonic spirits, Zerxx and Perxx, who live off energy and are involved in playing a mysterious and complex game called Goblin's Teeth, which seems to be a blending of chess, scrabble, monopoly, snakes and ladders and any other game you can think of. I have read lots of Tom Holt's other books, but I don't like any of them nearly as much as this one.
A fun Sci-Fi rompt combining the sensibility of a modern day archeologist who unwittingly finds herself helping a band of Vikings roused from a 1,000 year sleep.
A light read and a very entertaining read. If you love escapism and an amusing tale, then this is the book for you!
His subtle humor will make you smile and his stories will keep you turning the pages. All to soon you reach the end of the book and it's like saying goodbye to a friend.
Well written, entertaining. A good read. Don't expect Any deep message and you will enjoy the book. So just sit back with you favorite beverage and dive in.
I am a huge fan of Terry Prachett and Viking sagas, so this was great! However if you are unfamiliar with common English terms like anorak for coat, Petrol for gas, chips for french fries or pint for beer, then it might be hard to follow.
Tom Holt has again delivered a saga well worth reading and reading again. It will last you to Valhall and back!
WHO'S AFRAID OF BEOWULF? Is one of those joyous comedies that you can enjoy whether you have read up on Viking Sagas or not. If you know who Snorri Sturluson was in real life, you can smile condescendingly at those who don't, but either way this is a fun romp based on, but not dependent on, the colorful, exciting Viking life-style and their travels. Present-day archeology comes in for some good-humored trolling, too--and what could be more appropriate? If you appreciate present-day British tongue-in-cheek humor
you will be glad you own this poke-fun-at-anything-that-moves modern saga. Just don't loan it out to anyone unless you really trust
them--or have a true-to-life pure gold dragon brooch given you to hold as hostage.