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

dark funny lighthearted mysterious 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

3.75

It turns out Terry Pratchett had hidden more short stories under previously unknown pseudonyms, and they were found by accident. This collection is a result of that work. 

This is for the Pratchett fan or scholar - someone who knows his writing and canon intimately and can really appreciate the stories. I’m not quite a die-hard Pratchett fan (still working my way through the Discworld, for example) but I still enjoyed these, though again, I think I’d have gotten more out of it with stronger base knowledge. That said, this is a nice collection and possibly a good intro to how his writing has evolved.