Advantages: A fun read throughout, the gags come thick and fast Disadvantages: Previous knowledge of Robert Rankin's work helps but not essential
The third and final book in the Armageddon - The Musical Trilogy once again sees Rex Mundi battling the forces of evil on Earth alongside the legendary Elvis Aaron Presley.
The story starts with Rex being abducted from his front garden while building a ...
Advantages: Hilarious and topical, even if it is 16 years old Disadvantages: It's the 4th book in the series, and while you don't need to read the others first, i recommend you start at "The Anitipope"
...i have been reading robert rankins books now for some 10 or 12 years, and never fail to be amused and captivated by the adventures of the heroes, Jim Pooley and John O'Malley. Unlike many writers of comedy sci-fi/fantasy books, Rankins characters are re ...
Advantages: The beginning Disadvantages: The ending
...As previously stated and realised by many a Rankin reader, the Brentford Trilogy is by far and away his best series of books. Which makes it all the more refreshing to read The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse.
'Chocolate Bunnies' tells the t ...
Advantages: A good read with plenty of laughs Disadvantages: No Pooley or Omally
...Jack is thirteen. Surely he is old enough to be seeking his fortune
Having ignored all the warnings of a canabalistic farmer, Jack finds himself in Toy City (formerly Toy Town). Here, he joins up with Eddie, a private detective and stuffed bear (what d ...
Advantages: Great read, young adult humour, murders, search for fortune, what else could you want? Disadvantages: You won't get any sleep as you'll be up all night reading it
...read Rankin before you will be a little shocked by this book, it's a long way from the little town of Brentford, a long way indeed. But that shock will soon fade and you will fall head over heels in love with a new set of characters. If you hav ...
