788 reviews for:

A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories

Terry Pratchett

3.96 AVERAGE

erhwang's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kt42reads's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A pleasant little collection of early Pratchett stories. 

clare1234567's review against another edition

2.0

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I can’t help feeling TP wouldn’t have wanted these published. They’re from a time before he has developed his style. It feels like an opportunity for his estate to make more money off his name rather than a good read

conorperkins's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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A beautiful collection of short stories from one of the most imaginative writers. It’s a real testament to the tireless work of Pratchett enthusiasts who uncovered these lost works and the art of short form, serialized fiction. A great place to start for anyone interested in Terry Pratchett’s work. 

kvjaenicke's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny fast-paced

mrsbettysbooks's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

bengriffiths's review against another edition

2.5

funny 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

storydude's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

laurenmiller100's review against another edition

1.0

adventurous funny lighthearted

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Man I really want to like this because I love Terry Pratchett, but it was honestly such a slog. While these stories are absolutely in Sir Terry’s style, they’re lacking and undeveloped. I suppose I should’ve expected this since these are early works, but I just ended up disappointed.

Favorite Stories:

• The Fossil Beach
• Blackbury Weather
• The Haunted Steamroller
• The Quest for the Keys

gilly22's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny 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: N/A