Book Review
The Soddit
By A.R.R.R. Roberts (Adam Roberts)
Who doesn’t like a good parody? Parodies
are part ’n’ parcel of anything deemed popular, which includes fandoms. If
you’re a fan of anything like a particular TV show or movie series or a novel
series then you know exactly what I’m talking about. There are fandoms for Star
Trek, Sherlock Holmes, Vampire Diaries – and the list goes on and on. Fandoms
crossover and others collide. And there are offshoots of each fandom that run
the gamut from slash fiction, fanfics, fan art to cosplay and other things like
that I won’t mention. Then, of course, you have to add the parodies; those
humourous stories written in honour of the original creator. Which brings me to
my book review.
Originally published in 2003, I can’t say that The Soddit - tag line ‘If we likess it, then we putss a ring on it…’ written by A.R.R.R.
Roberts was a favourite read, or that it was the worst I’ve come across. The
deliberate exaggeration of characters, play on names, long-winded explanations and
half-a-page-in-length sentences were quite amusing initially and I did laugh on
occasion, but then the story became a bit tedious by the end. But, on the other
hand, Mr. Roberts addition of droll sarcasm was ingenious, as well as his
descriptions of the The Soddit world and its most unusual inhabitants. The author has definite talent when it comes to writing, what I'd classify as the ultimate parody; obviously it's something he thoroughly enjoys. One
thing I did love was the names. Who wouldn’t love a name like Bingo Grabbins? Or
Gandef and Thorri (King)? And the drawings by Douglas Carrel, were exquisite. If you’re a J.R.R. Tolkien fan, and you can keep an
open mind, then you’d probably find The Soddit an enjoyable read. 3.5 stars!
Happy Yaoi Hunting!
Blak Rayne
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