Reviews

A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories by Terry Pratchett

nihane's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

pagesofash's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

hmax100's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sam_vimes_75's review against another edition

3.0

This is an essential book for Pratchett scholars and completionists. Casual Discworld fans are more likely to be disappointed than enthralled. This collection gathers short stories Terry wrote while working for newspapers in his late teens and 20s. There are proto-Discworld moments and flashes of the genius to come. Otherwise it’s a collection of pleasant and not particularly memorable short stories.

rebekka_m's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

ricefun's review

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

Enjoyed this collection of short stories published after Pratchett's death. Most of them were quick scenes, many of which show up as longer and more developed stories in other works. The variety of narrators on the audiobook was a great way to hear these stories. 

hr_newman's review

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.0

headopener's review against another edition

3.0

Some amusing shorts from the master of Discorld, you can clearly see the origins in some of these.

alicia1603's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

adriandesmul's review

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

4.25