What is the best ale in the world?
Would you risk all on a quest to gain it?
Hops was a desperate man. His beloved inn lay in ruins, thanks to sabotage by a rival publican. But would he dare all in the wilds to claim a prize that would restore his fortunes? No! Not a chance! He had got underlings for that type of thing...
Terry Testosterone - barbarian, troubleshooter, and secret wine lover - is plucked from his comfortable life and, along with junior barman and full-time delusionist, Roffo, is sent to accompany a mysterious monk on a quest to find this paramount brew. Alas, their every step is tracked by the yak-riding Hull’s Angels (minions of the rival publican), while in their way stand naked exhibitionists, scowling librarians, fanatical vegans, ostrich-riding warriors and a ludicrous animal armada. And should they reach their ultimate destination, will they be able to master the Ten Trials of the Wise and best the legion of beardies that protect the prize? One thing is sure: succeed in all this, and they will truly have earned a good drink!
ISBN: 978 1 906050 96 2
Paperback
198mm x 129mm
480 pages
Published: 27th October 2008
4.2 out of 5
45 votes
4 out of 5
Really enjoyed this read. Definitely in the style of Terry Pratchett but quite a mammoth book (500+ pages of not-overly-large text!)
The characters are good and the plots are enjoyable. The authors have done a good job of intertwining several concurrent plots whilst keeping the reading easy-enough.
Unfortunately the book loses a point from me because of it's toilet humour. There is far to much pooh, flatulence and vomit for my normal reading tastes.
Review by: Anonymous on 20th March 2009
5 out of 5
Loved the flyer!
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