Go Quest, Young Man

Quest #1

by K.B. Bogen

An inept, wandering sorcerer throws his lot in with an aged, doddering knight and takes to the road to elude an old flame, save a damsel in distress, and maybe find a job, in this humorous fantasy. Original.

Genres: Fantasy, Humor, Magic, Fiction, Science Fiction

250 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

About the author

Born in Fort Worth and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Karen Bogen is one of the proverbial Native Texans. She began writing at the tender age of seven. Even then, she'd already chosen writing as a career; she just didn't know it yet. It took over four years for her subconscious to convince her.

Between bouts of "writing fever," Karen found time to earn a degree in Computer Science Engineering and raise a family. She currently lives in the Fort Worth-Arlington area with her husband, David; two sons, Jody and Sean; three cats; a rabbit; and an odd number of houseplants.

(above bio from her 1994 novel, Go Quest, Young Man)

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A light, easy-read, short story that maybe didn't make me laugh hysterically but a smirk from time to time was enough to rate it 4 out of 5 ;) Not very emotionally engaging, something you would like to read in-between, just to relax.

[Dustin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this one a while back. It's an extremely humorous story of an inept young wizard sent out into the world.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Erwyn, a hapless journeyman sorcerer, after completing six years at Sorcerer's Apprentice School is set loose upon an unsuspecting world for the next four years. Should he survive, he then returns to the school to graduate and become a full-fledged sorcerer.
Though he left the Sorcerers' Almanac behind (as useless dead weight), the sage advice this worthy book would have afforded is presented at the beginning of each chapter of this wry humorous fantasy novel.
Run-of-the-mill quest book this is not. I also enjoyed not knowing what (or who) Erwyn meets next.
So, I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys humor plus the unexpected with a large dollop of whimsy!

[Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has to be one of the funniest books I've read recently. Had me laughing all throughout.
Any fantasy fan will love this story, and anyone who is looking for a lighthearted story where the action jst keeps happening won't want to miss this one.

[Will Mercier · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, casual take on the fantasy genre.

[StarMan · Rating 3 out of 5]

VERDICT: 2 Adult Stars, or 3+ YA stars.

[Nighteye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book, more funny then Terry Pratchett, and a lot of missadventures that are happening to a to-be sorcerer on his four years treveling and learninghis trade.
There is only a few smal problems, he dont want to do that but are looking forward to four years of rest and not to do ing but insted he is drawn into the most hillarious adventures. the book includes a lot of jokes about typical Fantasy/Fairytale adventures and mocker the themes by changing them to an almost ridiculus chatacter.

A type of that is for example (from the beginning of this book)

[Barbara Tarn · Rating 5 out of 5]

funniest humor-fantasy book I've ever read!

[Thomas Knowles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a new release from DarkStar Books, an e-book reprint of the original 1994 Wizards of the Coast paperback edition. Note that the rating is posted by the publisher.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, light, funny and great characters. Hope there will be another one soon.

[Igy The Book Hermit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantasy book with humour. A favorite of mine.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. If you are a fan of the sword & sorcery genre with a sense of humor, I recommend this book.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a fun, humorous read but the ending wasn't very satisfying. Left too much unanswered or unfinished. I know there is a sequel but still felt abrupt.