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tani's review against another edition
4.0
The Woad to Wuin is the second book in the Sir Apropos of Nothing series, and although I didn't like it as much as the first book, I still enjoyed it a lot. It's a very fun read that actually takes on some of Apropos' issues in terms of the way that he looks at the world and handles his anger. Given the kind of character that Apropos is, I was very happy with that aspect of the book. As this book shows, with just a little push, Apropos is capable of going off in the complete wrong direction, and I really hope that the next book deals more with the fallout of what happened here because it's pretty big.
It is, however, more disjointed than the first book, and maybe goes a little over the top on the satire angle, especially in the beginning of the story. The first section of the book is a straight satire of Lord of the Rings, but with more sex, because it's Apropos. (Yup, sexual violence is still a big thing in this series.) It does actually fit into the story, but not as well as it could. I found it amusing, but also a bit too much, simply because, when taken with the rest of the story, it feels disjointed and out-of-place.
In addition, though I liked that the book dealt with something that is a serious emotional issue for Apropos, I didn't love the way that it was done. Between Apropos' lack of understanding of what has happened to him and then the hectic finishing pace of the story, the impact of Apropos' actions throughout the book on him is pretty lost, which is a shame because it makes so much sense for his emotional development. As I said above, I really hope that it doesn't just get shoved aside in the next book because it's a big deal.
Still, the book doesn't lack in many of the elements that made me like the first book so much. Apropos is still his mercenary and cowardly self, with those moments of utter brilliance that make him so fun to read about. There are many more subtle twistings of fantasy tropes throughout that work much better than the Lord of the Rings parody. The secondary characters are great, and when the action gets going, it's non-stop.
I listened to the GraphicAudio version of this, and I think that it's a great way to experience the fun of Apropos. Scott McCormick is fantastic as Apropos, and the rest of the cast also does an amazing job. If you're into audiobooks, I highly recommend this series.
It is, however, more disjointed than the first book, and maybe goes a little over the top on the satire angle, especially in the beginning of the story. The first section of the book is a straight satire of Lord of the Rings, but with more sex, because it's Apropos. (Yup, sexual violence is still a big thing in this series.) It does actually fit into the story, but not as well as it could. I found it amusing, but also a bit too much, simply because, when taken with the rest of the story, it feels disjointed and out-of-place.
In addition, though I liked that the book dealt with something that is a serious emotional issue for Apropos, I didn't love the way that it was done. Between Apropos' lack of understanding of what has happened to him and then the hectic finishing pace of the story, the impact of Apropos' actions throughout the book on him is pretty lost, which is a shame because it makes so much sense for his emotional development. As I said above, I really hope that it doesn't just get shoved aside in the next book because it's a big deal.
Still, the book doesn't lack in many of the elements that made me like the first book so much. Apropos is still his mercenary and cowardly self, with those moments of utter brilliance that make him so fun to read about. There are many more subtle twistings of fantasy tropes throughout that work much better than the Lord of the Rings parody. The secondary characters are great, and when the action gets going, it's non-stop.
I listened to the GraphicAudio version of this, and I think that it's a great way to experience the fun of Apropos. Scott McCormick is fantastic as Apropos, and the rest of the cast also does an amazing job. If you're into audiobooks, I highly recommend this series.
mehitabels's review against another edition
2.0
as a huge fan of Brit comedy, Terry Pratchett, and silliness I thought this pun-filled adventure would suit me. plus I hugely enjoyed [b:Darkness of the Light|175940|Darkness of the Light|Peter David|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1317791215s/175940.jpg|169979]. but alas, this one did not fill my heart with glee. falling somewhere between comedy, groans, and adventure, with either too much or not enough of any.
hasn't stopped me from enjoying any other his other books however.
hasn't stopped me from enjoying any other his other books however.
nightravyn's review against another edition
3.0
I read the first book, [b:Sir Apropos of Nothing|558833|Sir Apropos of Nothing|Peter David|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175794101s/558833.jpg|1128509], and enjoyed it a lot. I think I must be going through a non-snarky humor phase, because while I enjoyed this one, it wasn't the same enjoyment that I had with the first. Don't get me wrong. This one is still funny, but the anti-hero is the same as he is in the first: out to save his own skin first and foremost. For whatever reason, it annoyed me halfway through the book this time.
In any case, if you like the first book, you'll most likely like this one. Me? I'll go back and read it again at a later date.
In any case, if you like the first book, you'll most likely like this one. Me? I'll go back and read it again at a later date.
beccagomezfarrell's review against another edition
4.0
This is Book 2 of David's fascinating account of the life of Apropos of Nothing, a fantasy farce. It starts off with a quite risque version of a quest for a special ring...and ends up being a reflection on what hatred and invincibility can bring forth in an average man. It didn't resolve as well as I wanted it to but you can't have everything.
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