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genteelblackhole's review against another edition
3.0
A very quick, fun, silly read. I prefer Pratchett’s adult and YA books to his children’s stories — but also most of these were originally published in the ‘60s when he wrote the children’s column in his local newspaper, so much of it is not the experienced and honed Pratchett I love. His wit and humour are definitely present though. I imagine the stories would be fun to read to children.
But I have a bone to pick with whoever decided to compile the Blackbury stories out of order — the second one in this book makes reference to the third one having already happened. A small nitpick that doesn’t affect the quality of the actual stories, but makes the book seem careless in its curation.
But I have a bone to pick with whoever decided to compile the Blackbury stories out of order — the second one in this book makes reference to the third one having already happened. A small nitpick that doesn’t affect the quality of the actual stories, but makes the book seem careless in its curation.
hayleyg84's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the story which was clearly a precursor to the hex storyline in Hogfather. Several times found myself chuckling out loud at Terry Pratchett’s typical humour. So sad that there are no more full length novels to look forward to.
aimeesue's review against another edition
4.0
The always delightful Pratchett spins snowy, wintry, and Christmasy yarns for the younger set, taking on Father Christmas’s off-season jobs, The Abominible Snowman, Good King Wenceslas, and determined grannies. Charming illustrations by Mark Beech have a very Quentin Blake feel to them. Lovely!
ericthelemming's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
therevallison's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This was a quick, fun read from Terry Pratchett. Half the fun was imagining I was a kid and getting a new story from Terry in Christmas morning...
My favorites were The Computer Who Wrote to Father Christmas, Judgement Day for Father Christmas, and Father Christmas Goes to Work at the Zoo.
My favorites were The Computer Who Wrote to Father Christmas, Judgement Day for Father Christmas, and Father Christmas Goes to Work at the Zoo.
aimeesbookishlife's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely collection of Christmas-themed short stories from the inimitable Terry Pratchett. I loved the Discworld references thrown in too, such as a character called Mr Strongi'tarm and use of the word 'widdershins'.
bookslucyking's review against another edition
3.0
3.5*
Byla to sranda, ale že by to na mě vyloženě vdechlo vánoční atmosféru, to zase ne. Povídky s Vánočním dědečkem byly super :D ale ty, co se odehrávali v městečku byli až moc praštěné. A jak jsou to jen krátké povídky, člověk nedostane dostatečné šance se do příběhu ponořit a užít si ho. Ale tak na začátek vánočního období a na odpočinkovou četbu je to jako dělané.
Byla to sranda, ale že by to na mě vyloženě vdechlo vánoční atmosféru, to zase ne. Povídky s Vánočním dědečkem byly super :D ale ty, co se odehrávali v městečku byli až moc praštěné. A jak jsou to jen krátké povídky, člověk nedostane dostatečné šance se do příběhu ponořit a užít si ho. Ale tak na začátek vánočního období a na odpočinkovou četbu je to jako dělané.
kate66's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful book of short stories. All silly, all based around winter and Christmas. Very Terry Pratchett/Roald Dahl. This would make a lovely stocking filler for a child still in love with Christmas.
designaur's review against another edition
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
2.75
Fun illustrations are the strongest part of the book for me. Stories are very short, the ideas weren’t as clever or strong as I hoped. Most of the stories were unsatisfying. Quick and cute read for holiday evening.