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The Wobbit: A Parody #1
Wobbit: Eğlenceli Bir Hobbit Kitabı
Eğlenceli Bir Hobbit Kitabı
Hobbit fanları Tolkien'in çok sevilen klasiğinin zekice kurgulanmış sevimli parodisini okurken çok eğlenecekler. Orijinal Hobbit'teki her bir sahne, her bir karakter, her bir şarkı bu yeni parodide yerini alıyor. Eğer bir Hobbit fanıysanız, bu parodi sevdiğiniz tüm simgesel unsurları içeriyor. Hobbit fanı değilseniz, kitabın içindeki absürdlüklere çok güleceksiniz.
Birçok kuşağın hayal dünyasında önemli bir yere sahip olan JRR Tolkien'in kült kitabı Hobbit üzerine çok düşünüldü, çok şey söylendi... Peki Tolkien günümüz ekonomik şartları altında ezilen işsiz bir bankacı olsaydı nasıl bir kitap yazardı? İşte karşınızda en az Hobbitler kadar iyi kalpli Wobbit halkı ve bu sevimli cemaatin seçilmiş üyesi Bulbo Bunkins...
Bu hikâye, ahmak, korkak, asosyal ve başarısız bir wobbitin 13 cüce banker ve kötü şöhretli büyücü Dangalf ile birlikte, kötü planlanmış bir ejderha katletme macerasına atılışını; cücelerin hazinesini geri almak için pek ürkütücü şeyler yapışını ve normalde hiç sarf etmeyeceği sözleri söyleyişini anlatıyor. Bulbo, iç diyalogları açıkça duyulur olan zayıf mağara adamıyla karşı karşıya geldiğinde, ona güven ve görünmezlik yeteneği veren bir yüzük bile buluyor. Trollerle, goblinlerle, resort işletmecisi elflerle, ölümcül ama rahatlatıcı dev örümceklerle ve egosantrik ejderhayla amansız bir mücadeleye giriyor...
Hobbit fanları Tolkien'in çok sevilen klasiğinin zekice kurgulanmış sevimli parodisini okurken çok eğlenecekler. Orijinal Hobbit'teki her bir sahne, her bir karakter, her bir şarkı bu yeni parodide yerini alıyor. Eğer bir Hobbit fanıysanız, bu parodi sevdiğiniz tüm simgesel unsurları içeriyor. Hobbit fanı değilseniz, kitabın içindeki absürdlüklere çok güleceksiniz.
Birçok kuşağın hayal dünyasında önemli bir yere sahip olan JRR Tolkien'in kült kitabı Hobbit üzerine çok düşünüldü, çok şey söylendi... Peki Tolkien günümüz ekonomik şartları altında ezilen işsiz bir bankacı olsaydı nasıl bir kitap yazardı? İşte karşınızda en az Hobbitler kadar iyi kalpli Wobbit halkı ve bu sevimli cemaatin seçilmiş üyesi Bulbo Bunkins...
Bu hikâye, ahmak, korkak, asosyal ve başarısız bir wobbitin 13 cüce banker ve kötü şöhretli büyücü Dangalf ile birlikte, kötü planlanmış bir ejderha katletme macerasına atılışını; cücelerin hazinesini geri almak için pek ürkütücü şeyler yapışını ve normalde hiç sarf etmeyeceği sözleri söyleyişini anlatıyor. Bulbo, iç diyalogları açıkça duyulur olan zayıf mağara adamıyla karşı karşıya geldiğinde, ona güven ve görünmezlik yeteneği veren bir yüzük bile buluyor. Trollerle, goblinlerle, resort işletmecisi elflerle, ölümcül ama rahatlatıcı dev örümceklerle ve egosantrik ejderhayla amansız bir mücadeleye giriyor...
280 pages, Paperback
First published May 6, 2011
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Paul A. Erickson
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Dr. Paul A. Anderson, Ph.D. (Connecticut), is Professor of Anthropology at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Dr. Paul A. Anderson, Ph.D. (Connecticut), is Professor of Anthropology at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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July 1, 2017
Before I begin my review proper, I'd like to clear up some confusion: Paul A. Erickson's The Wobbit and Harvard Lampoon's The Wobbit are NOT two different editions of the same book; they're two entirely separate books. I've never read Harvard Lampoon's book; it might be just as excellent of a Hobbit spoof, but if you want to read the book I'll describe below, don't get that one; get Erickson's book instead.
Tolkien was no Stephen King; the novels published in his lifetime never exceeded single digits. Sooner or later, most Tolkien fans find themselves in the midst of this particular crisis: what do you do once you've finished reading his books but are still craving more? How do you revisit his magnificent worlds while keeping things fresh and interesting?
You might try reading one of the derivative knock-offs that came out in the '70s or '80s, or you might dig into The History of Middle Earth and read the early (and sometimes vastly different) drafts of Tolkien's stories...or you might opt to revisit Tolkien's work in the form of parody.
That brings me to The Wobbit by Mr. Paul A. Erickson. This book not only let me revisit one of the crowning achievements of fantasy literature but had me laughing out loud all the way through.
The basic plot is, as expected, the same, but the specifics have been twisted; I'm even tempted to call the end result wonderfully deranged.
Timid yet heroic Bilbo Baggins has been replaced by the sarcastic and ruthlessly pragmatic Bulbo Bunkins. Thorin Oakenshield, the grim "King Under the Mountain," has become Borin Oakmanfield, an incompetent CEO with a penchant for holding business meetings at the worst possible times. Together, they, along with a band of Dwarves and a cowardly and publicity-obsessed wizard, set off on a dangerous journey to the "Only Mountain" to kill an evil dragon and recover Borin's fortune.
It's not just the leads who have changed either. Nobody from the original is safe in Erickson's hands. Beorn becomes (the Incredible) Bjork, a jolly green giant whom you wouldn't like once he gets angry (although our heroes learn that he's just as dangerous if he becomes overjoyed). The trolls Tom, Bert and William become Joe, Harry and Shirley, three fellows (you might call them "stooges") with a tendency for in-fighting and hair-pulling and whose injuries produce the most improbable sound effects. The vicious wolf-like Wargs become the Rargs, equally vicious beasts prone to odd exclamations (such as "ro boy!" and "rut ro!"). As for what Erickson does to Gollum, I don't want to spoil anything; all I'll say is that author is clearly familiar with Looney Tunes.
What's perhaps most remarkable about all this is that it not only mimics the original's plot-line but does a good job in mimicking Tolkien's writing style. Take a look at this excerpt:
And this one:
Or how about this bit from when Bulbo uses a variation of Bilbo's "Attercop" song to get more of the giant spiders to chase him:
So, if you love Tolkien or if you love gut-busting comedy, you really have no excuse, check it out.
What's that? You say that Tolkien spoofs have a reputation for being, shall we say, "vulgar?" Well, fret not; other than one line of prose and the names of two of the dwarves, The Wobbit proves to be the exception to this rule, so if adult humor makes you uncomfortable, guess what? You still don't have an excuse!
As for me, I'll definitely be checking out Erickson's other spoofs. I don't know if they'll live up to the bar he set here, but given how much I enjoyed this one, I'll take that chance. In a sad bit of coming full circle though, I might end up in the same crisis I started with: what will I read once I've run out of Erickson books?
Tolkien was no Stephen King; the novels published in his lifetime never exceeded single digits. Sooner or later, most Tolkien fans find themselves in the midst of this particular crisis: what do you do once you've finished reading his books but are still craving more? How do you revisit his magnificent worlds while keeping things fresh and interesting?
You might try reading one of the derivative knock-offs that came out in the '70s or '80s, or you might dig into The History of Middle Earth and read the early (and sometimes vastly different) drafts of Tolkien's stories...or you might opt to revisit Tolkien's work in the form of parody.
That brings me to The Wobbit by Mr. Paul A. Erickson. This book not only let me revisit one of the crowning achievements of fantasy literature but had me laughing out loud all the way through.
The basic plot is, as expected, the same, but the specifics have been twisted; I'm even tempted to call the end result wonderfully deranged.
Timid yet heroic Bilbo Baggins has been replaced by the sarcastic and ruthlessly pragmatic Bulbo Bunkins. Thorin Oakenshield, the grim "King Under the Mountain," has become Borin Oakmanfield, an incompetent CEO with a penchant for holding business meetings at the worst possible times. Together, they, along with a band of Dwarves and a cowardly and publicity-obsessed wizard, set off on a dangerous journey to the "Only Mountain" to kill an evil dragon and recover Borin's fortune.
It's not just the leads who have changed either. Nobody from the original is safe in Erickson's hands. Beorn becomes (the Incredible) Bjork, a jolly green giant whom you wouldn't like once he gets angry (although our heroes learn that he's just as dangerous if he becomes overjoyed). The trolls Tom, Bert and William become Joe, Harry and Shirley, three fellows (you might call them "stooges") with a tendency for in-fighting and hair-pulling and whose injuries produce the most improbable sound effects. The vicious wolf-like Wargs become the Rargs, equally vicious beasts prone to odd exclamations (such as "ro boy!" and "rut ro!"). As for what Erickson does to Gollum, I don't want to spoil anything; all I'll say is that author is clearly familiar with Looney Tunes.
What's perhaps most remarkable about all this is that it not only mimics the original's plot-line but does a good job in mimicking Tolkien's writing style. Take a look at this excerpt:
In a wholly below-ground apartment there lived a wobbit. His apartment was not as nasty, dirty and wet as a hole, but it wasn't as fresh, bright and fun as a beach house. It was definitely at the "nasty" end of the home spectrum. Plants can cheer a place up, but the wobbit's apartment only had the mold in the walls and mildew in the bathtub. It was a basement apartment, and that means fungus.
And this one:
Somehow his killing of the giant spider, without first begging for mercy or betraying his friends, made a great difference to Mr. Bunkins. He felt much fiercer and bolder in spite of his constant longing for a quiche Lorraine and a hazelnut latte.
Or how about this bit from when Bulbo uses a variation of Bilbo's "Attercop" song to get more of the giant spiders to chase him:
Old Tomnoddy Sitting in a tree
Old Tomnoddy can't catch me!
At-er-cop!
At-er-cop!
Hey you spiders follow me!
Not very good, perhaps, and mostly stolen from goblins, but Bulbo was in a bit of a rush. And it worked. The spiders follwed him, partly out of anger, and partly to ask Bulbo what "Tomnoddy" and "Attercop" meant.
So, if you love Tolkien or if you love gut-busting comedy, you really have no excuse, check it out.
What's that? You say that Tolkien spoofs have a reputation for being, shall we say, "vulgar?" Well, fret not; other than one line of prose and the names of two of the dwarves, The Wobbit proves to be the exception to this rule, so if adult humor makes you uncomfortable, guess what? You still don't have an excuse!
As for me, I'll definitely be checking out Erickson's other spoofs. I don't know if they'll live up to the bar he set here, but given how much I enjoyed this one, I'll take that chance. In a sad bit of coming full circle though, I might end up in the same crisis I started with: what will I read once I've run out of Erickson books?
August 20, 2014
Nathaniel: Not the best of parodies...but quite funny! Pants Off, Bulbo, Fallen, Crawlin, Dory, Cory, Beefy, Bufu, Loin and Groin...ya, the characters were many and fun!
Now, I have to read it! :)
Now, I have to read it! :)
August 31, 2022
Eine Parodie, wie sie im Buche steht
Kennt ihr noch den Hobbit? Bestimmt. Paul Erickson hat dazu eine Parodie geschrieben. Alles fängt, wie gewohnt im Auenland an und unser Held Milbo Muffin bekommt Besuch von Randarf, der ein Abenteuer geplant hat als Projektmanager. Daraufhin kommen viele Zwerge, um dabei zu sein und um die Smithibank wieder aufleben zu lassen.
Mir hat das Buch sehr gefallen. Es war kein reines Namen und Dinge austauschen, sondern der Autor hat sich hier die Mühe gemacht die Geschichte selbst neu zu erzählen, seine eigene Kreativität einzubringen und viele Plots eigenständig zu gestalten. Alle Charaktere waren sehr eigen und Randarf (Gandalf) fand ich am besten. Es gab viele Situationen, wo ich einfach lachen musste oder gar nicht laut lesen konnte. Fragt @blondes_giftx3 gerne dazu. Alles in allem ein total lustiges Buch. Aber leider gibt es einen Kritikpunkt und zwar die Länge. Es hat eigentlich mit 307 Seiten ein gutes Volumen bloß, weil viel abgeschwiffen wird und manchmal eine halbe Seite für was vollkommen storyunrelevantes verwendet wird, wirken manche Abschnitte des Abenteuers sehr kurz. Besonders, wenn man Bedenkt, dass das Original ca 450 Seiten hatte und sich voll auf die Geschichte konzentriert hat.
Alles in Allem aber ein sehr gutes Buch, wenn man sich bewusst ist, dieses Buch nicht ernst zu nehmen ist. Hat mir eine echt schöne Zeit beschert, auch wenn ich vor ein paar Jahren die gekürzte Hörbuchfassung gehört habe.
Kennt ihr noch den Hobbit? Bestimmt. Paul Erickson hat dazu eine Parodie geschrieben. Alles fängt, wie gewohnt im Auenland an und unser Held Milbo Muffin bekommt Besuch von Randarf, der ein Abenteuer geplant hat als Projektmanager. Daraufhin kommen viele Zwerge, um dabei zu sein und um die Smithibank wieder aufleben zu lassen.
Mir hat das Buch sehr gefallen. Es war kein reines Namen und Dinge austauschen, sondern der Autor hat sich hier die Mühe gemacht die Geschichte selbst neu zu erzählen, seine eigene Kreativität einzubringen und viele Plots eigenständig zu gestalten. Alle Charaktere waren sehr eigen und Randarf (Gandalf) fand ich am besten. Es gab viele Situationen, wo ich einfach lachen musste oder gar nicht laut lesen konnte. Fragt @blondes_giftx3 gerne dazu. Alles in allem ein total lustiges Buch. Aber leider gibt es einen Kritikpunkt und zwar die Länge. Es hat eigentlich mit 307 Seiten ein gutes Volumen bloß, weil viel abgeschwiffen wird und manchmal eine halbe Seite für was vollkommen storyunrelevantes verwendet wird, wirken manche Abschnitte des Abenteuers sehr kurz. Besonders, wenn man Bedenkt, dass das Original ca 450 Seiten hatte und sich voll auf die Geschichte konzentriert hat.
Alles in Allem aber ein sehr gutes Buch, wenn man sich bewusst ist, dieses Buch nicht ernst zu nehmen ist. Hat mir eine echt schöne Zeit beschert, auch wenn ich vor ein paar Jahren die gekürzte Hörbuchfassung gehört habe.
June 18, 2017
The Wobbit: A Parody is amazingly written and an enjoyable read! Any fan of the Hobbit will enjoy this light hearted, fun filled adventure that parodies the timeless classic. The love for the original can be felt in the writing. Highly recommend, you'll be finding the need to hold it close and hiss at anyone wanting to touch your precious copy of this book.
May 27, 2020
Adventure
The is a wonderful book that i should have rough sooner. I have read Bored of the Rings before and look forward to reading it again. This one was a great adaptation that I feel pays tribute to the original stories. A bit of comedy is good for all of us. I would recommend all of these books for most any reader.
The is a wonderful book that i should have rough sooner. I have read Bored of the Rings before and look forward to reading it again. This one was a great adaptation that I feel pays tribute to the original stories. A bit of comedy is good for all of us. I would recommend all of these books for most any reader.
July 8, 2018
An manchen Stellen ganz lustig, aber nichts was ich an alle weiter empfehlen würde.
July 31, 2018
Great fun.
October 9, 2022
Ganz schön kompliziert geschrieben, die meisten Witze versteht man erst gar nicht. Sehr anstrengend brauchte viele Pausen. Mal sehen wie der 2. Band wird
December 6, 2022
it´s interesting how Paul A. Erickson got a completely different point of view about the original book.
July 10, 2020
What if J. R. R. Tolkien were alive today and just now began his fantasy novels that would ultimately become his legacy? Would living in the 21st century influence how he came up with his storylines and characters? In The Wobbit: A Parody (Of Tolkien’s The Hobbit), Paul A. Erickson imagines Bilbo Baggins as an underemployed former banker, Gandolf as a project manager, Thorin as an incompetent CEO, and the dwarves as bankers who must all work together to steal back Smaug’s gold to save the economy.
Read my full review at The Nerd Cantina:
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Read my full review at The Nerd Cantina:
https://thenerdcantina.com/the-wobbit...
January 11, 2012
Overall I enjoyed this book a lot, my only complaint would be that it was hard to really like any of the characters in it. They were interesting, and more often than not quite funny even, but not all that likeable. There were a lot of great funny moments, and the overall story was in itself interesting enough to keep you turning pages, just don't expect to fall in love with or even really want any of the characters to survive to the next page.
December 18, 2012
In my opinion this doesn't qualify as a parody because the story has no real similarity to the Tolkien novel. The only similarity are the names and physical characteristics. There are a few amusing moments but the humor was weak overall.
August 2, 2012
One of the least funny reads I've had in a very long time. The 3 stooges bit particularly was excruciating.
January 10, 2013
It was a good in-between read about the Wobbit Bunkins setting out through Little Earth to the Moisty Mountain with the dwarves to get back their bank's treasures from Smog the dragon
February 17, 2013
Some interesting observations but not great.
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