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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
This is now probably one of my favourite Discworld novels.
Full of new, interesting characters, it made me cry at the end.
Full of new, interesting characters, it made me cry at the end.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Not just one of my favourite Terry Pratchett books, simply one of my favourite books, ever. A sharp satirical look at military life, patriarchy, identity, gender-roles, religious extremism and dogma, and the stupidity and futility of war. Exceptional in its appreciation of the military experience and packed full of three-dimensional characters both familiar and new. Probably the best "one off" Discworld book and one I love every time I read it.
Зрялото творчество на Пратчет определено е много добро и Чудовищна команда не прави изключение. Ако се абстрахираме от феминистко-транссексуалния елемент в книгата, който е докаран до практическо невъзможно, но не натрапчиво ниво (все пак е естествена част от сюжета), описанието на международната политика в Европа от Ренесанса до началото на 20 в. е с направо режеща сатира и даже българите могат да припознаят в нея безумния национализъм на периода около Балканските и Първата световна войни, довел до три национални катастрофи.
Особено болезнено звучи подигравката с националния химн на измислената държава Богоравия, който започва с думата "Нащрек!" и че можем да си представим що за държава с що за национални приоритети има подобен химн - при условие че нашият от тогава е "Шуми Марица окървавена, плаче вдовица смъртно ранена. Марш, марш с генерала наш, в бой да летим, враг да победим!"...
Особено болезнено звучи подигравката с националния химн на измислената държава Богоравия, който започва с думата "Нащрек!" и че можем да си представим що за държава с що за национални приоритети има подобен химн - при условие че нашият от тогава е "Шуми Марица окървавена, плаче вдовица смъртно ранена. Марш, марш с генерала наш, в бой да летим, враг да победим!"...
Entertaining, a very good standalone in the Discworld canon with great characters and a fun plot. Also has some nods to the wider (Disc)world for those who have read the rest of the canon. A good starting point for those looking to get their teeth into Discworld.
adventurous
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:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
Very first Pratchett and I quite enjoyed it! I think this was closer to 3.5 stars but not close enough to round up to four.
Short review: This is my favorite book of all time and I hope it’s used as reading material in every classroom alongside the classics, if not read by everyone posthaste.
Long review: I started this book on the recommendation of “It’s like Mulan but with monsters!” Dope. Easy sell—I love Mulan, it was October so I needed a spooky read, let’s go.
However, after finishing it after the most harrowing three weeks of my life, I realize it’s so much more than that. A wildly entertaining read, a brilliantly crafted narrative, and a heartfelt story, yes. But even so, it was much more.
Terry Pratchett managed to perfectly capture the question and confusion of “What is girlhood?” And “Is the difference between me and my success a pair of well-placed socks?”
We follow Polly, whose story I would do a major disservice in trying to summarize. Instead I will say that two halves of me saw themselves in her: a scrappy little girl with mud under her fingernails, and an adult woman with an itchy foot and little left to lose.
I really needed this book and I’m glad I found it right when I did. All I can ask is that you read it, because I truly cannot put into words how it made me feel. It made me feel everything I’d been bottling up, everything I’d been afraid of, and also everything that I can hope for.
If the synopsis speaks to you, even if this review piques the tiniest of interest… start reading or listening immediately. Even if it doesn’t move you the way it did for me, I promise it’s a delightful and clever little adventure either way.
Rest in peace, Terry Pratchett. Thanks for understanding when few else have.
Long review: I started this book on the recommendation of “It’s like Mulan but with monsters!” Dope. Easy sell—I love Mulan, it was October so I needed a spooky read, let’s go.
However, after finishing it after the most harrowing three weeks of my life, I realize it’s so much more than that. A wildly entertaining read, a brilliantly crafted narrative, and a heartfelt story, yes. But even so, it was much more.
Terry Pratchett managed to perfectly capture the question and confusion of “What is girlhood?” And “Is the difference between me and my success a pair of well-placed socks?”
We follow Polly, whose story I would do a major disservice in trying to summarize. Instead I will say that two halves of me saw themselves in her: a scrappy little girl with mud under her fingernails, and an adult woman with an itchy foot and little left to lose.
I really needed this book and I’m glad I found it right when I did. All I can ask is that you read it, because I truly cannot put into words how it made me feel. It made me feel everything I’d been bottling up, everything I’d been afraid of, and also everything that I can hope for.
If the synopsis speaks to you, even if this review piques the tiniest of interest… start reading or listening immediately. Even if it doesn’t move you the way it did for me, I promise it’s a delightful and clever little adventure either way.
Rest in peace, Terry Pratchett. Thanks for understanding when few else have.