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by Mary Gentle (Author) "In the tower of the nameless necromancer it is always cold ..." (more)
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A fantasy tale, with black humour, by the author of "Rats and Gargoyles" and "The Architecture of Desire". The usual Last Battle of Good against Evil is about to begin. The forces of Light are outnumbered, full of headstrong heroes devoid of tactics - but the Light's still going to win.


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A humorous fantasy epic follows a pivotal time in the lives of the Orcs, a brawny race whose ruthless fighting abilities and lower intellectual capacities invariably place them on the front lines of battle. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the prissy....but a great read!, Nov 10 2003
This review is from: Grunts (Paperback)
This is *not* a book for those of liberal convictions, or gentle sensitivities. On the other hand, if you've learned to laugh at horror and cheer for even some rather grimey underdogs this is the book for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heres Hoping for a Sequel!, Oct 23 2003
By "lazar666" (OR, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grunts (Paperback)
FINALY!! - We get to see the world from grunts point of view, fantasy meets futuretech, this book is Unique!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your Time or $$$, Oct 23 2003
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This review is from: Grunts (Paperback)
The funniest part of this book is it's cover. The plot and twists have potential for humor, but the author missed some pretty good opportunities, and the result missed the mark. The little humor that's present is completely marred by unnecessary, gratuitous, explicitly pornographic violence. For example, a Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid pair have a potential for a lot of fun, but early on rob a family dwelling for some spare cash, and in passing paint the walls with the blood of the victim family in excruciating detail. The main protagonist could be a comic antihero, except for casually raping a prisoner to death, again in detail. If this is what passes for humor to the author, I recommend intensive therapy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars What a world
I would have to say that this book seemed only mildly funny when it was first described to me. I mean, who in their right mind would make a marine out of sniveling, half-witted... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2003 by Tracy Winge

5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted Humor for the Modern Age
This books rocks! I started reading it because I wanted something to read on my long flight to Europe. And I'm glad that I did. It's funny. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Bored Now
I borrowed this from my cousin, along with the warning that he'd only made it half way through the book. Read more
Published on May 9 2003 by Book-Obsessed

3.0 out of 5 stars A satire
If you like fantasy you will enjoy Grunts' irreverent look at the genre. If you love fantasy however you will hate this book for making fun of the genre. Read more
Published on April 2 2003 by William Black

4.0 out of 5 stars orcs-lets not get serious
this is an excellent lighthearted look at oh so serious world of
the of d&d,tolken,or any other generic "myths and monsters" you
may favor. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2002 by D. Cooper

2.0 out of 5 stars Nowhere near as good as the Ash series
I was reasonably impressed with Mary Gentle's Ash series, and upon reading some glowing reviews of Grunts, decided it was worth a try. Read more
Published on Jul 17 2002 by Silea

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Original Book!
I thought this book was very unique. It was action-packed, and kept me riveted to its pages. Mary Gentle created characters that most people wouldn't have thought to use. Read more
Published on Jul 16 2002 by Sarah Bollinger

4.0 out of 5 stars A Stake Through the Heart
Anyone who has read sci-fi and fantasy has run into one (or one hundred) too many bad Tolkien knock-offs. Read more
Published on Jul 7 2002 by Todd Ellner

2.0 out of 5 stars eh...
This isn't a particularly good book, nor is it the complete abomination some reviewers describe. It's merely a typical fantasy book, rife with Orcs, Halflings, Elves, and Wizards,... Read more
Published on May 19 2002 by Michael F. Maddox

5.0 out of 5 stars A look inside the Marines, With a twist!
This is probably my favorite book. I have read it at least 5 times. The level of humor, though dark, is excellent. Read more
Published on Oct 12 2001 by Douglas L. Bassett

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