Hero Wanted

Fun and entertaining. Light read.

I did't expect much of this title because it was a free e-book. However, I found it fun and entertaining. If you are a serious sci-fi fantasy fan, you may not like it. But, if wit and word play don't destroy a plot for you, this is a light read. I laughed out loud a couple times. It isn't meant to be a serious book, just fun.

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Might be cute for a youngster

Just silly and full of deliberately odd names and poorly developed characters. Would possibly be good for a very young kid, much too derivative and shallow for the adult reader who has read many of these type of books, I'm sorry to say i couldn't finish it.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Funny, fast paced and engrossing

Got this as a free ebook - hooked me in immediately and read it all in one day. Light hearted fun with lots of puns that reminded me of Robert Aspirin's MythConceptions series I had read as a kid! enjoyable for any fan of fantasy novels, it unabashedly pokes fun at itself. I would have paid full price for this book, and plan to buy the sequel.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Hero Wanted

If you enjoyed Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you will love this comical fantasy story of Jason Cosmo. A woodcutter by trade, forced to be a hero by destiny and possibly a case of mistaken identity. As Jason flees his hometown of Lower Hicksnittle, he finds unlikely allies in a wizard, Mercury Boltblaster, and the seductive twins, Sapphrina and Rubis. A very entertaining tale with all the classic fantasy elements.

4/5

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A hilarious & enjoyable escape from everyday fantasy!

As an avid fantasy lover, I was a little skeptical when I first downloaded this free e-book after the last serveral were horrible. However, I knew several pages in that this was going to be a good read.

If you are looking for substance, this book is not for you. This is a fun parody of every fantasy novel you've ever read. In fact, it pokes fun at itself, the reader, and the genre several times throughout the book. It does have a predictable (but whimsical) plot and stereotypical (yet believeable) characters, and the writing is fluid, if a little simplistic.

All in all, I would have paid for this book, and I plan to get the next one when it comes out!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

It's OK

It was something to read and pass the time, but I am glad it was a free book. It took me a while to get into it, but I pushed through and it turned out to be an alright read. I am still undecided as to whether I should read another, because this is just the first book...

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cheesy, simplistic fantasy writing

Imagine reading a less-polished, less-entertaining Terry Pratchett book. That's what Hero Wanted is. It may be free, but I'd personally recommend paying for a better book from Pratchett's Discworld series. Initially I thought this was a kid's book, but it's not that: it's a simplistic adult's book. McGirt has a preoccupation with alliteration and silly word play, often at the expense of the story. And the story itself is entertaining but incredibly lacking: a farmboy with no experience is called on to save the world, accompanied by his sidekick. And yet their adventures plod along, with other people continually ensuring their survival as both the heroes and the reader are pushed from page to page.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Eww

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Silly captivating fun

A fun hero who run amuck of a role he doesn't want. Enjoyable in its corny sort of way. I just love to keep reading it, even when I need to put it down.

Dont read.

I agree with the dude that said luke i am your father. Really bad. There is only one god.

Cool

Man, i think this book looks great ps i wrote the i like grapes

Recommended

This book was so funny, I literally found myself laughing out loud. I've always been a reader of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, it was so refreshing to read a story that was really & filled with humor. I will definitely check out the next one & other books by this author. Enjoy!

Not for the kids.

Boring!!!!

Quick, ok story but some cheesy moments.

There was a decent story, but sarcasm is difficult to pull off that frequently. Cheesy moments such as a moonbuck coffee break to save the day.

Wow... Not very good

I persevered through the book and gave it a two stars because I did not give up, but it was really not very good.

Good

Good book

Fun, Fast Fantasy

This is a quick little fantasy novel with an intentionally humorous bent. I found myself laughing out loud at some parts. Its not all prat falls though, the story here is pretty good too. Not a great book, but a definitely a fun one.

WOW!!

I want to start by saying I am no fan of most of the fantasy genre. Too boring, predictable and political for me. But this novel...wow! I really loved this book! It has all the traditional elements (a quest, wizard, etc.), but with a light, humorous twist that avoids being campy. It's action packed and the characters are well developed. I can't recommend this book enough. I thoroughly enjoyed it. To the author: another novel, please!

Laugh out Loud Funny

This book was pretty hysterical. It poked fun at all the typical fantasy novels in a very clever way. I found the characters entertaining and familiar. If anyone loves fantasy novels and wants a great break this is the one to read.

Highly Amusing

This was a really fun comedy fantasy...nothing too serious and lots of chuckles to keep me reading! Really enjoyed and will look forward to more books by the author