Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody - Michael Gerber

Advantages: Generally amusing and quite witty.
Disadvantages: A bit over long and humour begins to grate.

...Parody is the story of Barry Trotter, a 22 year old pupil in his 11th Term at the Hogwash School of Magic. He has been there for years because the books written about him have made him a millionaire (the most famous being “Barry Trotter and the Philosopher’s Scone” written by J.G. Rollins and released in the U.S as “Barry Trotter and the Magic Biscuit”) ~ his fame has also made the school so popular they want him to stay forever…plus, he would HAVE ...
...Barry leads a really good life ~ he doesn’t have to do any work and all the girls love him! This comfortable existence all changes when the grasping forces of the movie industry (Wagner Brothers) try to release the film “Barry Trotter and the Inevitable Attempt to Cash-in” and bury Hogwash in a sea of Merchandise and Muddles (Muggles). Barry and his side kicks Ermine Cringer and Lon Measly HAVE to defeat them and save Hogwash ~ or, as the Headmaster ... Read review

Advantages: Very witty, plot twists
Disadvantages: So funny it will hurt

...this hilarious book is that Barry Trotter is so important to Hogwash’s bottom-line that he is allowed to stay there for as long as he likes, It has been announced that a film is being made of J.G Rollins’ books and Bumblemore sends Barry and his friends on a mission to stop the film and it’s cheap merchandise being made. This may all sound incredibly unusual, and it is, as there is many plot-twists and you have to read carefully to find out what ...
...wise young woman who guides Barry basically throughout the whole book and goes on the quest with him. Lon, a mentally disabled companion of Barry’s who will stay with him forever, Barry and Lon have an amazing bond and under the crazy outer-shell Lon is very emotional. These are the only really main characters in the book but there are others introduced throughout like: Serious, Barry’s devious uncle, Bumblemore, the headmaster, Lord Valumart, Barry’s ... Read review

Advantages: very funny read
Disadvantages: You need to have read the harry potter series to get the full impact

...how a 22 year old barry trotter is forced to leave Hogwash, with his friends Lon Measly and Ermine Cringer, on a quest to stop Wager Bros. producing a story about his life. However good the pound signs looked in Barrys eyes when he found this fact out, headmaster Bumblemore feared for hogwarts as the Muddles would come in there thousands and tear hogwarts stone from mossy stone. Then go and do the obvious thing... sell the stones on ebay! well i ...
...rather cofused about the general story line of this book; first its a book about a movie, then the book turns out to be the movie all along- about trying to stop an earlier movie and then... no i wont say, buy the book and find out yourself! ... Read review

Advantages: Funny, witty
Disadvantages: Need to know the harry potter books to understand it

Having heard about this book i decided to buy it. It definately displays a unique charm. I like the Harry Potter books and this is certainly a darker, funnier, cruder version. The writing isn't as good as JK Rowling's but it's still a very interesting read. The author's use of crude humour, easy jokes, and poking fun at itself makes it hilarious. The plot is fast paced, and can sometimes get confusing and hard to follow. Although sometimes it seems ...
...a good, well-worth read. It is way funnier than Harry Potter and some could argue better. More aimed at older readers though but if you like parodies or Harry Potter, or if you hate Harry Potter from his stupid scar to his pet owl's droppings, you should read this funny book. ... Read review