dpj's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
streetmuseums's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
What an absolutely wonderful time! I think this is currently my pick for the best book in the Discworld series to start with. It doesn't really include existing characters within the universe, it's witty and entertaining and not too heavy, even while retaining those tidbits of social commentary which mark all I've read from Pratchett so far. Yes, the author, which I shall now refer to as the Wizard of Words, was in fine form here, a glorious amount of truly stinky puns, portmanteaux and word play along with laughs and truths.
Would you like:
∆mathematically inclined camels
∆helpful mummies
∆timebending pyramids
∆sports commentator narration by a priest of the gods making a play for the sun like it was Friday Night Football
∆sly condemnation of the dessication of society and corruption of religious orders under the weight of long held traditions
Then READ THIS BOOK!
[I sincerely wish that the somewhat unorthodox handmaidens were not written in 1989 when this book was first published, as I think they would have been done a bit more justice today, but you can't argue with that ending. 😄]
A marvelous milestone for my 30th Discworld book.
Would you like:
∆mathematically inclined camels
∆helpful mummies
∆timebending pyramids
∆sports commentator narration by a priest of the gods making a play for the sun like it was Friday Night Football
∆sly condemnation of the dessication of society and corruption of religious orders under the weight of long held traditions
Then READ THIS BOOK!
[I sincerely wish that the somewhat unorthodox handmaidens were not written in 1989 when this book was first published, as I think they would have been done a bit more justice today, but you can't argue with that ending. 😄]
A marvelous milestone for my 30th Discworld book.
mynameisstu's review against another edition
5.0
Really cool to go back to the early days of Discworld and see Sir Terry playing with ideas that he went on to explore in much greater depth in future books. Two examples: the power of belief & changing the flow of time.
zone_a3's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
litteraptor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
jackievr's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cat_queen005's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
audreyliz964's review against another edition
3.0
I admit I originally picked up this book because I'm a bit fascinated with Ancient Egypt, and this book seemed at least a little bit related. I will say that I have never read a Discworld novel before now, and I haven't really read comic fantasy ever before either, so this book was kind of a new experience for me. But I did enjoy it!
The writing has a very unique voice to it, and that took a little bit to get used to. I also feel that the book's storyline sort of moves along slowly for while before picking up pace.
However, after I got used to the unique voice of the writing, I found myself really enjoying the humor, which is quite clever and often smartly composed, and I got sucked in by the story. The message and outcome, as well as the, are also things I liked. I love the science fiction-y vibe this book has, despite it technically being fantasy.
Overall it was an enjoyable read, though slow-going at first. As a side note, I love Pratchett's world building and clever characters. I might pick up another of his novels simply for that! Haha!
The writing has a very unique voice to it, and that took a little bit to get used to. I also feel that the book's storyline sort of moves along slowly for while before picking up pace.
However, after I got used to the unique voice of the writing, I found myself really enjoying the humor, which is quite clever and often smartly composed, and I got sucked in by the story. The message and outcome, as well as the
Spoiler
time paradox at the endOverall it was an enjoyable read, though slow-going at first. As a side note, I love Pratchett's world building and clever characters. I might pick up another of his novels simply for that! Haha!