What do you get when you cross a typical fantasy world with a mass produced media tripe such as we are so used to in our world? You get the “Stuff of Legends”. Heroes go out into the world to save the damsel, defeat the evil wizard and assorted other hero’esque stuff but behind it all is Glister Starmacher and the crew at Central Casting.
Elliott, a spoiled and none to bright Nobles son has just turned 15 (though I have to admit that he sounds and acts much more like an 8-9 year old than a teenager) and his Elvin babysitter has gifted him with some Elvin magic to produce his most desired wish. Elliott promptly uses it to track down Jordan the Red (the greatest hero evah) so that Elliott and Jordan can embark on a Awesomely Heroic Adventure. The main issue in this is that Jordan retired 20 years ago and is none to pleased to have this snot nosed brat show up at his doorstep. Of course Jordan stands no chance because Elliott just happens to get in touch with Glister who sets the gears a turn'n to bring Jordan out of retirement.
Stuff of Legends is a spoof on standard heroic style fantasy. There are many gags and one liners that touch on other books and movies and in many cases it does work out pretty decently. Don’t expect deep characters, a complex plot or anything special, it’s a averagely written story that doesn't offer any twists or surprises that stand out.
It is a light, fast and average read. No characters really seemed to do much for me and the kid was really a negative,
5.5/10
Elliott, a spoiled and none to bright Nobles son has just turned 15 (though I have to admit that he sounds and acts much more like an 8-9 year old than a teenager) and his Elvin babysitter has gifted him with some Elvin magic to produce his most desired wish. Elliott promptly uses it to track down Jordan the Red (the greatest hero evah) so that Elliott and Jordan can embark on a Awesomely Heroic Adventure. The main issue in this is that Jordan retired 20 years ago and is none to pleased to have this snot nosed brat show up at his doorstep. Of course Jordan stands no chance because Elliott just happens to get in touch with Glister who sets the gears a turn'n to bring Jordan out of retirement.
Stuff of Legends is a spoof on standard heroic style fantasy. There are many gags and one liners that touch on other books and movies and in many cases it does work out pretty decently. Don’t expect deep characters, a complex plot or anything special, it’s a averagely written story that doesn't offer any twists or surprises that stand out.
It is a light, fast and average read. No characters really seemed to do much for me and the kid was really a negative,
5.5/10
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