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Barry Trotter And The Shameless Parodies by Michael Gerber
01/01/2007 . Source: Sue Davies 
Pub: Gollancz. 575 page hardback. Price: £ 6.99 (UK). ISBN: 0-57507-894-4. Buy Barry Trotter And The Shameless Parodies in the USA - or Buy Barry Trotter And The Shameless Parodies in the UK  check out website: www.orionbooks.co.uk
This volume includes three books: 'Barry Trotter And The Shameless Parody', 'Barry Trotter And The Unnecessary Sequel' and 'Barry Trotter And The Dead Horse'.
Having read and reviewed the two sequels previously on this site, I am in a curious position of reading the one that started it all. Never mind, as they say, carry on regardless.
Barry Trotter is the alter ego of the boy-wonder who has made so much money and destroyed many trees for JK Rowling. It is inevitable that some smartass will come out with a parody of the successful formula. They cannot hope to mirror the financial success alas but they can have a bit of fun, which is what life is all about.
Barry has long been too old for Hogwash but enjoys the fame and the chance to get sweaty with girls and just doesn't want to grow up. But there's trouble with Muddles. The film rights have been sold and for some reason neither me or, doubtless, the author can remember, it is vital that the film should not be made. Barry sets off with Lon, the dog-brained boy (very faithful but has a habit of trying to lick his privates in public) and Ermine (not like Hermione at all and a bit of a sex-maniac) to save the day.
From then on the tale is one of relentless bravery, fortitude and some magic. If your idea of enchanting experience is being turned into a bagel, then this is for you. It is surprisingly far less stomach churning than its sequels and witty, too. Great fun.
The three novels are all presented together in one large-ish volume. Try not to hurt anybody by dropping it on their toes.
Sue Davies
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