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In the Company of Ogres

In the Company of Ogres

FantasyFolklore
Pages
336
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

When a young man named Kevin finds himself in the company of ogres, he's in for a wild ride. He's not exactly sure how he got there, but he knows he needs to get home. Along the way, he'll encounter a cast of unusual characters and face unexpected challenges. It's a humorous adventure filled with plenty of surprises.

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How it reads

FunnyLightheartedAdventurousWhimsical
Fish Out of WaterQuest
Prose complexity 4/10

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Mythology Humor

Characters

KevinProtagonist
All characters in In the Company of Ogres

Subjects

Ghouls and ogres

Places

Ogre lands · Fictional

About the author

Frequently asked questions

  • Does In the Company of Ogres need to be read in order?

    This book is a standalone story and does not require reading any other books by A. Lee Martinez beforehand. While it shares the author's distinctive style, its plot and characters are self-contained.

  • How does In the Company of Ogres compare to other A. Lee Martinez books?

    Readers familiar with Martinez's work will find the same blend of humor and fantasy, but this particular story leans more into a classic quest narrative with a focus on an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. It maintains his signature irreverent tone while exploring themes of unexpected companionship.