beckylouise2904's review against another edition
5.0
Not something I have got into before, I love the Discworld series, but when I picked this up years ago I found it terribly difficult to get in to, but not any more! I thoroughly enjoyed all 3 books, I would highly recommend for any Pratchett fan.
mrgale's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Childrens book but lighthearted and comedic enough for all ages reading, for Pratchett fans interesting to see development of ideas we see again in DW etc.
lucigabi's review
3.0
Oh, how this breaks my heart... Terry Pratchett is my favorite author, how can I not like something he wrote? And yet, I have to admit that these books left me flat, with Wings being slightly better than the others.
There were a few funny bits, but all in all, this trilogy simply doesn't compare to the Discworld books.
There were a few funny bits, but all in all, this trilogy simply doesn't compare to the Discworld books.
molokov's review against another edition
4.0
Truckers, Diggers and Wings (read together as one omnibus) are fun to revisit - there's so many great jokes in here, as the nomes just don't understand the stupidity of human language and signs, and it's easy to see why these books are great for kids as they try and understand the adult world as well. A lot of it has dated poorly (do kids today know about the old style department stores, or newspapers, or radio, or the Concorde?) but I'm sure with a guiding adult saying "back in my day..." they'll learn a bit of history too. I think any Pratchett fan should give these a re-read, they're wonderfully delightful stories.
bibliopaat's review
5.0
Im in love. Now I can see what the Pratchett´s phenomena is about.
I don´t know why its listed as a children´s book. You need to be a grown-up to understand and see the slight critique our society and such.
Oh that beautiful and genius perspective.
Loved, loved, loved!
I don´t know why its listed as a children´s book. You need to be a grown-up to understand and see the slight critique our society and such.
Oh that beautiful and genius perspective.
Loved, loved, loved!
jess10adam's review
3.0
Not as good as his Discworld series, but definitely a good book. Our library classified it as young adult and I would have to agree. Though it's a 500 page book, so I would only reccomend it to a very avid young adult reader.
Definitely enjoyed it though.
Definitely enjoyed it though.
wmhenrymorris's review
As charming and funny as you would expect from Pratchett with some interesting things to say about religion, politics, relationships, nature etc. (as long as you don't take them too seriously). A big part of what makes it so fun is the voice and points of view that he captures -- these nomes are very nomish -- and that he puts a (subtle) sci-fi spin on their world rather than a fantastic one.
jwood112's review
4.0
Is there any surprise that I found myself in a Terry Pratchett novel (or rather a trilogy)? I will save you, my generous reader, from my adoration of Terry Pratchett and attempt to write a review that is more than accolades for Pratchett and the blind that I always find when I read his novels.
This series is referred to as a children’s novel, but it is a children’s novel only in the sense that a child could read and enjoy the story. There is much more depth to this story than we have become accustomed to in the children section of the bookstore. This additional depth is what makes this such an important novel for a child to read. The nomes not only struggle to escape danger and survive but also grapple with religion and prejudices.
Essentially, Pratchett teaches you without lecturing you or losing you. He keeps you entertained, laughing, and pushes you to think. Labelling this a children’s book is unfair. This is a story for everyone. There is a lesson here for us all. Therein lies the beauty of a Pratchett novel.
I apologise, dear reader, I cannot help but gush when I write about Pratchett.
This series is referred to as a children’s novel, but it is a children’s novel only in the sense that a child could read and enjoy the story. There is much more depth to this story than we have become accustomed to in the children section of the bookstore. This additional depth is what makes this such an important novel for a child to read. The nomes not only struggle to escape danger and survive but also grapple with religion and prejudices.
Essentially, Pratchett teaches you without lecturing you or losing you. He keeps you entertained, laughing, and pushes you to think. Labelling this a children’s book is unfair. This is a story for everyone. There is a lesson here for us all. Therein lies the beauty of a Pratchett novel.
I apologise, dear reader, I cannot help but gush when I write about Pratchett.
cynt's review against another edition
3.0
Does what Pratchett does best: use a fantastic (in both senses of the word) story to reflect real-world issues. Also, puns.
So the basic premise is this: there's tiny little aliens on our world called nomes. Only they've been here for so long they've forgotten they're aliens. And because they're so tiny, they think the whole world is limited to the small patch they inhabit. During the course of the books, the nomes keep being forced to move, and in moving, they are forced to reconsider their world view. In this Pratchett manages to combine the philosophical and the humorous. There's nomes who've lived in a warehouse for so long that they think the warehouse encompasses the whole universe, and that the Arnold Bros. (est. 1905)from the shop's name is actually their god. It's funny while making you think at the same time.
And that's Pratchett.
So the basic premise is this: there's tiny little aliens on our world called nomes. Only they've been here for so long they've forgotten they're aliens. And because they're so tiny, they think the whole world is limited to the small patch they inhabit. During the course of the books, the nomes keep being forced to move, and in moving, they are forced to reconsider their world view. In this Pratchett manages to combine the philosophical and the humorous. There's nomes who've lived in a warehouse for so long that they think the warehouse encompasses the whole universe, and that the Arnold Bros. (est. 1905)from the shop's name is actually their god. It's funny while making you think at the same time.
And that's Pratchett.