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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Entering the reread of this one, I didn't really remember a single thing about the story. The only thing I knew was that this was never one of my favorites.
I think I enjoyed it more on the reread than I did on my first go around, though it probably still won't be one of my faves. It won't be in the bottom tier, either.
This is pretty much a standalone in the series. I don't believe we ever encounter Teppic again - or, if we do, I don't recall it just now - but it's also a companion piece with [b:Small Gods|34484|Small Gods (Discworld, #13)|Terry Pratchett|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390899426s/34484.jpg|1636629] (which is one of my faves) because both deal with life outside of the usual places and also, more importantly, deal with the realities of faith and gods and religion - not all of which go well together.
There were some really nice quotes from this book, and I did find it an enjoyable and interesting read.
(As a side note, I'm note sure I got the sound-joke of Djelibeybi the first time, and now I'm wondering how in the hell I would've missed it!)
I think I enjoyed it more on the reread than I did on my first go around, though it probably still won't be one of my faves. It won't be in the bottom tier, either.
This is pretty much a standalone in the series. I don't believe we ever encounter Teppic again - or, if we do, I don't recall it just now - but it's also a companion piece with [b:Small Gods|34484|Small Gods (Discworld, #13)|Terry Pratchett|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390899426s/34484.jpg|1636629] (which is one of my faves) because both deal with life outside of the usual places and also, more importantly, deal with the realities of faith and gods and religion - not all of which go well together.
There were some really nice quotes from this book, and I did find it an enjoyable and interesting read.
(As a side note, I'm note sure I got the sound-joke of Djelibeybi the first time, and now I'm wondering how in the hell I would've missed it!)
Teppic goes to assassin school in Ankh-Morpork then is called home to become king of his ancient land. What does it mean to be king in a land of ancient traditions?
When does holding on to tradition turn you into a villain? Pratchett explores how holding onto the past can destroy the future.
This is a re-read. My favourite part was Book I, which is set in Ankh-Morpork, just to be in familiar streets was a comfort. I enjoyed Pratchett's analysis of the damage of being narrow minded to the point of obsession, and all the puns jammed into the scenes in Ephebe, though towards the later part of the book the plot was rather confusing. I'm looking forward to (re-)listening to the Pratchat podcast episode about it, to hopefully gain a better understanding of what was going on!
When does holding on to tradition turn you into a villain? Pratchett explores how holding onto the past can destroy the future.
This is a re-read. My favourite part was Book I, which is set in Ankh-Morpork, just to be in familiar streets was a comfort. I enjoyed Pratchett's analysis of the damage of being narrow minded to the point of obsession, and all the puns jammed into the scenes in Ephebe, though towards the later part of the book the plot was rather confusing. I'm looking forward to (re-)listening to the Pratchat podcast episode about it, to hopefully gain a better understanding of what was going on!
http://nhw.livejournal.com/778565.html[return][return]As always, very good fun, with lots of material packed in tightly with wit. Not as deep as his later books, which is hardly surprising.
How this man is as funny in every single book is beyond me.
Great fun from the "Tom Brown's Schooldays" pastiche in the first section to the "Antony And Cleopatra" homage at the end. It's a bit weaker than some Discworld novels but after the plot fest that was "Wyrd Sisters" this is a return to the slapstick of old. I can see why people who came to Sir Terry later don't enjoy this one as much, though.
2021 reread: still immense fun, still a bit laboured in the second part. I’ve read some complaints that this one is a bit culturally insensitive but my own personal jury is out on that. Interesting Times, on the other hand, I’m definitely not looking forward to.
2021 reread: still immense fun, still a bit laboured in the second part. I’ve read some complaints that this one is a bit culturally insensitive but my own personal jury is out on that. Interesting Times, on the other hand, I’m definitely not looking forward to.
Full of interesting ideas, the first Discworld book to use a lot of scientific concepts, and it's got lots of good jokes and a tonne of footnotes, even for a Pratchett. The first book (it has books!) is delightful. But...there are no real antagonists, the main characters' relationships and motivations are all very thinly drawn, and the conclusion was a little unsatisfying. So I am in two minds about this book and waver more the more I think about it.
Every Pratchett is someone's favourite, and while I definitely enjoyed rereading Pyramids, this is not mine.
Every Pratchett is someone's favourite, and while I definitely enjoyed rereading Pyramids, this is not mine.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
