A Conversation for Tom Holt- Author
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Photoguy Started conversation Jun 7, 2002
When it is referenced that Holts books are nothing like Pratchetts...do you mean that Holts are better, funnier, different prose of writing. Don't get me wrong. I love both of them and grab any book I can of thiers. Unfortunately Holts books are not easily found here in the States. I have to search for them or order on-line...whereas Pratchetts are in abundance over here. As I said, I thoroughly enjoy them both but I am curious to see how other readers feel about them since I can't find anyone else here who even knows Tom Holt as an author. Darn shame if you ask me. He's hysterically funny.
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Existential Elevator Posted Jun 9, 2002
I've only managed to find one of his books and it was very good. It is a real shame.......
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Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences Posted Jun 19, 2002
Sorry for taking so long- I missed this!
I meant totally different in their style and subject matter- Prattchet write comic 'classic' fantasy, elves, darwfs, trolls and vampires. Whereas Holt's work mixes our world with figures from myth, like the Flying Dutchman, and Saint George. I personally enjoy Holt more, I think Pratchett writes better stories, but Hoolt is funnier.
This entry is a work in progress- it will (one day) be a much longer, comprehensive entry- I keep coming back and doing little bits...
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Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences Posted Jun 21, 2002
At this rate, it will be ready in two years' time! Other topics keep distracting me...
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Existential Elevator Posted Jun 21, 2002
It really is coming on well!
I've only read 'Nothing But Blue Skies'........ I'm deprived 
What is your favouite<?>
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Mitzi Posted May 22, 2003
Tom Holt ,along with Douglas Adams,is one of my favourite authors. i have currently read 5 books and am working my way throungh the 6th ("alexander at the world's end"~ 30p from local library!)
my favourite to date is snow white and the seven samurai and falling sideways. does anyone else have all off them?
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Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences Posted May 22, 2003
All except Grailblazers, which I can't find *anywhere* 
I really must get 'round to finishing this entry....
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Alsieboo, Robert Rankin fan member, A2120617 Posted Jul 11, 2004
Just stumbled across this page as I was trying to make my personal space a bit more interesting, linking them to my favourite authors and all.
Anyway, Oxfordshire Waterstones have 'Grailblazers' that's the first Holt book I've been able to purchase! I've had to get my fix from the library, but even that has a dwindling supply, maybe I should complain 
Hope you can add some more to the page, if you were to start a hootoo Holt fan club, I'd love to join.
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Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences Posted Jul 12, 2004
It's third on the list. After the one currently in PR that I've ignored for three weeks, and after the net in a series on cult 60s TV. Then I'll get onto it. Probably 
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Alsieboo, Robert Rankin fan member, A2120617 Posted Jul 12, 2004
ha ha, I can see I'll have to keep hassling you about it then
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- 1: Photoguy (Jun 7, 2002)
- 2: Existential Elevator (Jun 9, 2002)
- 3: Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences (Jun 19, 2002)
- 4: Existential Elevator (Jun 21, 2002)
- 5: Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences (Jun 21, 2002)
- 6: Existential Elevator (Jun 21, 2002)
- 7: Mitzi (May 22, 2003)
- 8: Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences (May 22, 2003)
- 9: Alsieboo, Robert Rankin fan member, A2120617 (Jul 11, 2004)
- 10: Kerr_Avon - hunting stray apostrophes and gutting poorly parsed sentences (Jul 12, 2004)
- 11: Alsieboo, Robert Rankin fan member, A2120617 (Jul 12, 2004)
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