Olympiad - Tom Holt

Brilliant

I've read many of Tom Holt's fantasy books, and seriously enjoyed them, so I thought I'd take a chance on one of his 'historical novels'. Olympiad didn't dissapoint. It has the same humour that makes his other books so good, but it takes a more realistic approach. Holt's talent for setting the scene so well in the mind is amazing. The characters all have distinctive personalities and the interaction between them is very funny. It's a well written book and I would urge readers of his other books (and anyone else who enjoys a brilliant read) to get Olympiad, and enjoy many happy hours reading what I believe to be Tom Holt's best book.

Very witty, historically interesting and sarcastically funny

This book is very witty and funny. It starts of by explaining the reason for the first olympiad (pure funny nonsense), and chronicles the inept recruiters who are supposed to convince game players to participate in these games. These recruiters are Great storytellers (well actually Tom Holt), but inept recruiters, getting into trouble all along the way (having an obstinate sister and uncle and rivals doesn't help them much), when speaking about it to a sceptical phoenicean years later, who interjects observations from a totally different culture, highlighting the sometimes idiotic premises on which we base our day to day assumptions. It is by far Tom Holt's best book in the last 3 years. Recommended.

Very witty, historically interesting and sarcastically funny

This book is very witty and funny. It starts of by explaining the reason for the first olympiad (pure funny nonsense), and chronicles the inept recruiters who are supposed to convince game players to participate in these games. These recruiters are Great storytellers (well actually Tom Holt), but inept recruiters, getting into trouble all along the way (having an obstinate sister and uncle and rivals doesn't help them much), when speaking about it to a sceptical phoenicean years later, who interjects observations from a totally different culture, highlighting the sometimes idiotic premises on which we base our day to day assumptions. It is by far Tom Holt's best book in the last 3 years. Recommended.