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hedrigall's review against another edition
4.0
Ahhh, Terry Pratchett.
There is a very distinct -comfort- that comes from reading Pratchett’s books; when he hits his stride a rhythm begins and I find myself being enveloped by it like a warm and comforting blanket. Though I enjoyed “Nation”, it didn’t give me that same warm feeling.
The Wee Free Men did, the first in a while.
Tiffany Aching is another worthy character in the Discworld, but the real stars for me were the Nac Mac Feegle, who I believe was the primary source of that distinct Pratchettness I love so.
If you like Discworld but are wary of the “Young Adult” label like I was, I can say that this felt like any other of his novels, except they forced him to format it in chapters, because apparently those delineations are helpful for wee lads and lassess. It’s probably the YA book that acts the least like a YA book that I’ve ever read. He does not talk down to his audience.
Had me shouting “CRIVENS!” at inopportune times.
There is a very distinct -comfort- that comes from reading Pratchett’s books; when he hits his stride a rhythm begins and I find myself being enveloped by it like a warm and comforting blanket. Though I enjoyed “Nation”, it didn’t give me that same warm feeling.
The Wee Free Men did, the first in a while.
Tiffany Aching is another worthy character in the Discworld, but the real stars for me were the Nac Mac Feegle, who I believe was the primary source of that distinct Pratchettness I love so.
If you like Discworld but are wary of the “Young Adult” label like I was, I can say that this felt like any other of his novels, except they forced him to format it in chapters, because apparently those delineations are helpful for wee lads and lassess. It’s probably the YA book that acts the least like a YA book that I’ve ever read. He does not talk down to his audience.
Had me shouting “CRIVENS!” at inopportune times.
sylw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.75
olityr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Clever, but far from the best of Pratchett.
asraja's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
5.0
skmiles's review against another edition
4.0
What a marvelous, wild, and unusual adventure. Bizarre in the absolute best way, childlike and joyful, but clever and careful. Just so lovely.
luciahz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
hannaholford's review against another edition
5.0
Now that I have read this twice I have decided that it is one of my favourite books ever. I’m planning to reread it every year for the rest of my life.