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kellylhaslam 's review for:
The Wee Free Men
by Terry Pratchett
I need to preface my review by saying that I'm not sure this is a genre I like ... fantasy. However, I was open-minded about it and enjoyed the beginning of the book where she is just becoming familiar with her surroundings, senses, and specialness. Nevertheless, as the story progressed into the different worlds and dreams, I started to lose interest and found things to be disjointed, illogical, and even inconsistent.
I realize fantasy is supposed to transport you beyond reality, but I wanted there to be some coherence and a consistency within that alternative universes. I felt that sometimes the rules changed spontaneously and that was frustrating because I wanted their to be some validity to the different dimensions. Without that, I felt the integrity of the story was lacking.
On the other hand, I did like what could be perceived as broader messages and meanings the reader could take from the story. For example, like being fully awake, trusting yourself, knowing who you are, having a sense of duty, and finding courage. Some of these messages came interspersed throughout the story and were little gems along the way. I also enjoyed the dialogue of the Wee Men. Their glib way of talking and antics were quite humorous.
I'm not sure I would read another book by this author, but this could be a book you would enjoy if you like books about fantasy and young witches.
I realize fantasy is supposed to transport you beyond reality, but I wanted there to be some coherence and a consistency within that alternative universes. I felt that sometimes the rules changed spontaneously and that was frustrating because I wanted their to be some validity to the different dimensions. Without that, I felt the integrity of the story was lacking.
On the other hand, I did like what could be perceived as broader messages and meanings the reader could take from the story. For example, like being fully awake, trusting yourself, knowing who you are, having a sense of duty, and finding courage. Some of these messages came interspersed throughout the story and were little gems along the way. I also enjoyed the dialogue of the Wee Men. Their glib way of talking and antics were quite humorous.
I'm not sure I would read another book by this author, but this could be a book you would enjoy if you like books about fantasy and young witches.