The Reluctant Sorcerer [Paperback]

Simon Hawke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1992

Bumbling genius Dr. Martin Brewster accidentally transports himself to a parallel universe where odd creatures abound and magic really works. When the locals mistake Brewster for a sorcerer, he must devise an escape or incur the wrath of the real magicians.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Hawke opens his third fantasy series by introducing Dr. Marvin "Doc" Brewster, a research scientist whose time-travel machine takes a wrong turn into a parallel magical universe. Doc's first time machine, programmed for a round trip, left the laboratory and didn't return. So when he constructs a second, he goes along for the ride and lands in the Kingdom of Frank, where an annoyed bull promptly destroys the vehicle. Doc is befriended by Mick O'Fallon, a leprechaun and aspiring alchemist who takes him for a sorcerer. Hoping for a few lessons, Mick offers Doc accommodations while he hunts for his first time machine. Neither knows that it is in the hands of powerful adept Warrick Morgannan, who is curious about the device and its creator; their encounter must be for a future volume. Hawke's (Time War series) fairly bland tale, with its frequent, annoying authorial intrusions, cannot be redeemed, however, even by an entertaining chat between Brewster and the "werepot prince," an enchanted chamberpot that returns to its original human form during full moons.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Questar; First Edition edition (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446362603
• ISBN-13: 978-0446362603
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,503,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magically Delicious!, August 31, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Reluctant Sorcerer (Paperback)

"The Relucatant Sorcerer" by Simon Hawke is one of the best books I've ever read. Starting from the very first page I could not put it down. Hawke's oft open and sometimes subtle wit mix well to poke fun at everything from favorite song lyrics and titles to politics. Characters aware of the narrator, unicorns that despise virgins and walking plants inhabit a universe that redifines the entire art of writing fantasy. Simon Hawke's Reluctant Sorcerer is a must read book for anyone who loves fantasy and still finds room for a sense of humor.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not quite the usual fantasy, December 27, 2004

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Pennfarian (ny, ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reluctant Sorcerer (Paperback)

There is no indication that this is only half a novel, but that's what it is. Usually a series of novels has a large story with each book being it's own standalone story. This book is not a standalone. It ends abruptly with a cliffhanger, there is no attempt at closure, there is only an attempt to get you to buy the next book. I wouldn't mind if they made that clear up front, so I wouldn't have wasted my money.
Also having the narrator interacting with the story is a bit tacky, but that's just me, maybe some people like that.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to search for if you ever read it, June 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Reluctant Sorcerer (Paperback)

The book is one of the best i have ever read.. I Can't wait to find a copy of it to add to my collection.