rubiscodisco's review against another edition
5.0
For me, this book ties with Going Postal as the best book Terry Pratchett has ever written. It is also one of the best books I have ever read, if not the best. You will not regret reading it.
chirson's review against another edition
4.0
It's incredible how any given book by [later] Pratchett is just so much better than most literature, whether 'genre' or 'mainstream'. I'm not sure whether I get so teary-eyed because of the anticipation of there not being more of his books at some point, or because they just hit the right button, but either way, I wish more authors gave me the impression of knowing people and caring about them the way Pratchett does.
I loved the scientific method descriptions, the stand on colonialism, the moral aspects of the novel. This book made me feel all warm inside.
Took me so long to read because I kept putting it off, but once I got started, it was hard to put down.
I loved the scientific method descriptions, the stand on colonialism, the moral aspects of the novel. This book made me feel all warm inside.
Took me so long to read because I kept putting it off, but once I got started, it was hard to put down.
autisticmartian's review against another edition
Audio book is not a good way to read this book...
led's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mrodgerson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
hamillherself's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
booksny's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Giving this one a genre label is about impossible. Supernatural? Yes there's a bit of that. Adventure? Yes. History? Well if you count the "colonialism" aspect thought this happens in a parallel universe. So maybe sci-fi? Not really feeling it. Whatever it is, I loved it. There are characters that made me feel and want to cheer for them or string them up. There is witty dialogue and a feisty and intelligent female. Most of all, there are truths that make you think.
rhiannajx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75