Two heads are better than one
Three can be a real pain in the arse
We are Og-Grim-Dog!We have been loved and reviled! We have been the Hero of the Hour, the Darkest Villain, and everything in between! We have saved this world and travelled to worlds beyond it!You think you can distil the life of Og-Grim-Dog into some words on a page?When a stranger visits their inn, the regulars are in for a … words on a page?
When a stranger visits their inn, the regulars are in for a surprise. Did their Landlord really come here from Gal’azu—the dangerous, edgier province to the east? Could it be that his stories, so fanciful and fantastical, were episodes from his previous life?
When their Landlord is persuaded to have his life story recorded for posterity, the surprises come thick and fast. Just like his regulars, you too can learn how a three-headed ogre came to be a hero. Unlike them, you don’t stand to be killed if it all goes wrong…
Series Release Schedule
Book 1 Og-Grim-Dog: The Three-Headed Ogre June 15th 2020
Book 2 Og-Grim-Dog and The Dark Lord July 6th 2020
Book 3 Og-Grim-Dog and The War of The Dead August 2020
Book 4 Og-Grim-Dog: Ogre’s End Game October 2020more
Meet Og-Grim-Dog, also known as Landlord, in this humorous fantasy adventure. They have a mystery to solve and make friends along the way. This book is full of swear words, but it’s part of the tongue-in-cheek humor. Some of it is silly. I enjoyed the court scene. It was full of clever humor. I chuckled a few times, even when asked to leave a review. Sneaking the request in like that was brilliant.
This is the hilarious DnD-esque tale of Oh-Grim-Dog, a 3 headed ogre. They go on a quest to find out why their dungeon is being ransacked so often and end up dungeoneering with a motley crew of adventurers. There’s Gurin, a grumpy dwarf, Raya, a very friendly elf, Assata, a barbarian, Sandon, a not-very-helpful wizard, and Brother Kane, a constantly smiling cleric. Together they find and loot dungeons except when there’s no loot to be had. The mystery keeps the plot going and makes the story quite entertaining, and the hilarity really brings it all together. If you enjoy satirical fantasy, DnD or gamelit, I think you’ll enjoy this fabulous tale!
I enjoyed this book for the most part, and it was a nice whimsical parody of the questing fantasy. The main character was quirky and fun, and his story carried the novel. I did find the dungeon crawl scenes somewhat slow (although I suspect avid D&D fans will get more out of that part than I did), but then the novel twisted that very complaint on its head, and made me smile. The pace and the plot picked up from there and overall I found it very entertaining.
Yes, I was one of those who thought a three-headed ogre would be fairly lacking in the brains department. It is a good thing to be reminded not to judge a book by its cover. That said, Jamie Edmundson, by way of our protagonist, is quite the storyteller. Looking forward to more unlikely scenarios.
This is definitely one of those books that you aim to finish in a sitting. Prepare to be utterly overwhelmed with in your face humor from characters beyond our mere mortal imaginations. Very pleasantly surprised at how quickly this author immersed me thoroughly into this storyline. I felt like one of the tavern patrons hanging on every word told. What a wonderful introduction into this three in one phenomenon! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
A thoroughly fun read! At 150 pages, if you’re looking for a fun fantasy to give yourself a few chuckles from life, then this is the prescription.
Og-Grim-Dog is a three headed ogre, thus the three names,one for each head. Og, Grim, and Dog all have different personalities, but work well with each other; they have to. At any rate, they go on a Dungeon and Dragon like journey to solve a mystery about recent dungeon raids. What ensues is a hilarious cast of characters, with lots of fun and contemporary puns. Any more details would spoil much for the reader. I can easily see myself going on to the next installment, when I need a lighthearted break.
Fun, and hysterically funny read you won’t be able to put down. Giggles, chuckles, and guffaws, this book kept me laughing all the way through. There are plenty of unexpected twists in the plot, from bureaucratic red tape, to the unforeseen display of capitalism at its .. finest(?). The compelling, and funny characters engage in amusing, intelligent, and very entertaining dialog which makes it nearly impossible to put this book down. Fantastic book, I loved it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Og-Grim-Dog! What a champ!
So, I’ve spent a few nights now at the Flayed Testicles, and I have to say – I found myself thoroughly entertained! This book was relatively short, but it’s full of adventure(ing), swearing, alcohol consumption, looting, and the splashing of holy water, so what could ever go wrong?
I loved the world-building, and how Og-Grim-Dog begins by telling his story from somewhere in the middle, yet somehow still from the beginning. I liked the twist this provided, as well as the varied cast of characters. I especially loved the star of the show, Og-Grim-Dog, and “their” conversations. The way ogres work – the different personalities of the heads, and how they bicker – is incredibly entertaining.
This book gives off such a classic DnD feel, bringing back memories from playing the tabletop version of this game “back in the day”. I would most definitely recommend it to anyone with a fancy for litRPG!
I haven’t read much comedic fantasy since my teenage Terry Pratchett days, and then last year’s Orconomics, which pleasantly surprised me. Well, I’m happy to report that Edmundson has pulled off another delightfully humorous romp with Og-Grim-Dog, the first in his new series about a three-headed ogre. The concept itself intrigued me, and I was not disappointed.
Opening with a tongue-in-cheek parodying of The Name of the Wind, the tale unfolds as an accounting of the ogre’s former exploits; and where best to start any good tale, but in the… middle?
Cue many opportunities to poke fun at the genre’s tropes with caricaturesque companions and loot-filled (or not) quests. Things take an interesting turn with a spot of whodunnit mystery and satisfying story arc that hints at more sinister events to follow! The language was clear and precise, sliding off the page like a goblin from an ogre’s pike.
If you’re looking for a feelgood hit of the summer, you can’t go far wrong with this, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the story ends…. and starts, for that matter.
Right, I’m off down the Bruised Bollocks for a pint.