The Alchemaster's Apprentice (Audiobook)

from ozzieslim

This is a great fantasy novel in all the best ways. I found myself comparing it a little bit to a Terry Pratchett or Neil Gaiman with a dash of Douglas Adams. Originally written in German, it definitely has the feel of a traditional fairy tale a la the Brother's Grimm. The story revolves around E...

from amandrake

Not my favorite of his, and the ending is extended and just not satisfying. However, still worth reading, and the descriptions of meals and sundry foods are really a lot of fun.

from amareshjoshi

The Alchemester's Apprentice is set on the imaginary world of Zamonia (where Moers' other books are also set). The hero is a crat (lika a cat, but with the ability to understand and speak all languages) named Echo. He lives in the town of Malasie which is dominated by the evil alchemist Ghoolian....

from Nichi

This is not as good as the other Moers books, I have to admit. However, the imagination still runs wild in here, there are parts of the story that will have you feel for these fantasy characters in a way that only great fantasy can. Moers is a fantastic author and if that shines through even in s...

from PeterNZ

It is quite funny that I stumbled across this German author here in New Zealand. I loved his Captain Blaubaer stories and we watched it every Sunday. The book is about a crat which basically is a very clever cat. He can speak any language and can memorize everything. He gets into a contract with ...