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shane's review against another edition
4.0
A fun diversion. Terry Pratchett is always a good bet. This is a comparison of discworld and real-world folklore done in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. It's quite informative and contains relevant quotes from discworld books.
If you're a fan and are looking for a gentle, humorous read to fill in-between books then this is ideal.
If you're a fan and are looking for a gentle, humorous read to fill in-between books then this is ideal.
trinkers's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
sansael's review against another edition
5.0
Чудова книга! Легко і весело читається. Дуже добре описаний фольклор Дискосвіту, а заразом і фольклор Британії. Фольклор Британії навіть краще описаний, що і зрозуміло, бо він справжній. Принаймні справжній у нашому світі. Також згадані певні джерела і міфи з яких раніше черпав натхнення на створення Середзем'я Толкін, що мене дуже потішило.
zeezeemama11's review against another edition
1.0
I try every few years but I have never been able to fall in love with Terry Pratchett's writing. It is either too much like other stuff I've read or to ridiculous to get engrossed in the story line. This backstore-mythology collection was like that. I will give him props for his creativity but I need more to my fiction than what Pratchett can offer. For die hard fan of Pratchetts, you will love this extra information on an already famous and thorougly discovered DiscWorld. For all others try Jasper Fforde if you want ridiculous, laugh out loud literature with substance or even Piers Anthony's sexists works. Both are far superior to this jumble of thoughts.
chappellmw90's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
somewheregirl7's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun mix of real folklore and the made up folklore of the Discworld. A fascinating read for anyone who is a Discworld fan or interested in folklore in general.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
4.0
A superb companion to Sir! Terry's incomparable Discworld series. If you ever wondered about the mythic parallels drawn between Discworld and our world; if you're just a folklore buff and enjoy reading up about beasties, odd traditions, and historical flights of fancies: this is the book for you. Now expanded to include the events of Raising Steam, it's well worth the read.