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Michael Gerber (1) (1969–)

Author of Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody

For other authors named Michael Gerber, see the disambiguation page.

13+ Works 1,326 Members 30 Reviews

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Works by Michael Gerber

Freshman (2006) 89 copies
Downturn Abbey (2012) 6 copies
The American Bystander #3 (2016) 5 copies
The American Bystander #4 (2017) 3 copies
Our Kampf (2006) 2 copies
Sophomore (2006) 2 copies

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Legal name
Gerber, Michael Allen
Other names
Gerber, Michael A.
Birthdate
1969-06-14
Gender
male
Places of residence
Santa Monica, California, USA
Occupations
parodist

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I generally love parodies for their irreverence and wicked humor. Having read most of the Harry Potter books, I thought this book seemed promising, poking gentle fun at the series. In fact, it started out in a promising manner. It takes place at the Hogwash School for Wizards, with such characters as Halfwid, Lon Measley, Ermine, Serious Blech, Bumblebore, and the evil Valumart. However, it quickly devolved into puerile invocations of sexual and bathroom functions, with references to "The Chamberpot of Secrets", "Flatulent Fanny" and "The Buggering Birch", and as favorite characters (including venerable teachers and staff) are presented in degrading ways. I could not proceed beyond the first 15 or so pages. I doubt that readers who loved the Harry Potter series will find much to attract them here.… (more)
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rybie2 | 20 other reviews | Dec 3, 2022 |
I need to go wash my brain. I'm sure it's funny, in its way, but it's just not for me.
 
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book_lady15 | 20 other reviews | Apr 3, 2020 |
An easily digested set of short works, some written and some illustrated. I went through cover to cover and found few real duds but also few stellar moments. Way more winky than LOL.
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scott.r | Feb 13, 2017 |
READ IN ENGLISH

When I first found this book, a parody, I thought it had to be fun, as my sister and my like to make fun of some certain scenes in the Harry Potter books and movies ourselves. But, I was really disappointed. There were a lot 'jokes' in it that just weren't funny, and there was no story in it at all. I actually liked the first few pages the best, in which is explained that it has nothing to do with JK Rowling. It took me quite some time to finish the book, as I was not interested at all in what was going to happen next. Perhaps I should have read the first books before reading this one, but I don't think I will go and find out.… (more)
 
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Floratina | 1 other review | May 26, 2016 |

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Rating
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