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Barking - Tom Holt

Description: ISBN 1841492868 / Author: Tom Holt / Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Publisher: Orbit / Monsters are roaming the streets of London. Of course, ... more

Barking - Tom Holt ... some monsters are scarier than others: Unicorns? No bother. Vampires? Big deal. Werewolves? Ho hum. Lawyers? ...Aaargh! Duncan's boss doesn't think that he's cut out to be a lawyer. He isn't a pack animal. He lacks the killer instinct. But when his best friend from school barges his way back into Duncan's life, with a full supporting cast of lawyers, ex-wives, zombies and snow-white unicorns, it's not long before things become distinctly unsettling. Hairy, even.

Newest Review: ... also capable of Douglas Adamsesque levels of genius and "Barking" certainly falls more on this side of the fence. ... more

... All of Holt's novels are unmistakably British in setting and humour and this is no exception. Holt mocks the 9 to 5 office culture relentlessly and it is odd that his interpretation of modern working life is totally believable despite the appearance of werewolves, vampires, zombies and a unicorn. Somehow this menagerie of creatures fit perfectly into my idea of the modern law firm and the "go for the throat" mentality is certainly both funny and apt. After all, is it really so hard to believe that a wor...more

Read Reviews for Barking - Tom Holt

Barking - Tom Holt: Ruff or ready? (576 words)
by - written on 13/10/08 (Very useful, 93 readings)
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Duncan Hughes is an average lawyer working for an average law firm in London. His home life is one of isolation as he wallows in self-pity. Fortunately, his old school friend turns up with an offer he cannot refuse. He does however, neglect to mention that this offer involves turning Duncan into a Werewolf and battling the Vampire law firm across the city. Oh and by the way, Duncan's ex-wife might also now be a Vampire and nemesis. "Barking" is yet another office-based comedy from Tom Holt. No other author attempts to mix fantastical creatures with the daily goings on of the mundane office environment and perhaps there is good reason for that ... Read the complete review

You'd Have to Be! (893 words)
by - written on 18/05/08 (Very useful, 106 readings)
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I've tended to avoid comic fantasy in recent years. Part of the reason for this is that no matter how hard I've tried, I've always failed to find anything that could match up to Pratchett and Gaiman's "Good Omens" for comedy value. I tried Matthew Thomas' "Before and After", which turned out to be a pale imitation of "Good Omens". I was encouraged to try Robert Rankin on the recommendation of friends, but didn't find his brand of humour to my taste. I am, however, a big fan of comedy. In films and television shows, I do tend to go for things that will make me laugh rather than provide me with high drama. In books, I'm still a ... Read the complete review