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Jun 16, 2022YuriKaa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Aaah, Terry Pratchett. Nice little parable, not on the discworld and self-contained. A little more sappy than most of his books. But cute and entertaining, and a good read for checking that white privilege.
Aug 02, 2019
Not as hilarious as Pratchett's Discworld series, but plenty of flashes of brilliant humor along with a serious treatment of topics such as community, nationhood, and identity.
Jul 04, 2017susan_findlay rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
There's nothing wrong with this book. It's not bad at all. It's just that it's not particularly exciting or captivating. At no point did I feel like I couldn't put the book down yet because I had to see what happened in the next…
Jul 03, 2016RogueJen rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A very thought-provoking book. It makes me wish that our world was a little closer to the alternate reality that Pratchett presents.
Apr 09, 2016KCLSHope rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing story about death, loss of faith, and science. Page-turning, moving, and hilarious all at once.
May 21, 2015
Amazing book, just loved it! Really well written, this book is a master piece. If this book does not become a classic, there is something very wrong with people.
Jan 15, 2015Kellkolo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved every second of reading this book. I was taking an "Ancient Science" course at the time I was reading this and it was a perfect companion novel. It was a very fun and very interesting read.
Oct 29, 2014Chapel_Hill_KenMc rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not as hilarious as Pratchett's Discworld series, but plenty of flashes of brilliant humor along with a serious treatment of topics such as community, nationhood, and identity.
Aug 29, 2014Star_Struck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Probably my favorite book by Terry Pratchett. Whether you're a fan of his other books or not, a fan of Discwold or not, you have to love this book. It sort of makes me wish he did more stand alone books and books outside of the Discwold…
Doctor_10101
Jul 15, 2014Doctor_10101 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved every moment of it! Pratchett's vivid descriptions were especially entertaining.
Oct 03, 2013DevilStateDan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very good stand-alone novel from Terry Pratchett. Two worlds collide in a timeless but all-too familiar universe. The two representatives from each opposing culture couldn't be more different on the surface of things but become drawn to…
citizenrebecca
Aug 15, 2013citizenrebecca rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is yet another brilliantly written book by the wonderful Sir Terry Pratchett. The character Mau is beautifully written and lovable. The book itself is moving and perfect for an avid reader of Pratchett and a delicious addition to his…
bidbid
Aug 24, 2012bidbid rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was my first book of Pratchett's that wasn't from his Disc World series; it wasn't as over-the-top nor as down-right funny, so if that's what you're looking for, this isn't the book for you. That being said, Pratchett's still just as…
Mar 23, 2012Palomino rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I got about 1/3 and never finished. It wasn't awful, I just got bored. Was it for children? I dunno. Still love Discworld etc.
Nov 21, 2011wallyb rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This departure from Pratchett's Discworld series still captures that sense he always gives of putting the world right after something big, unexpected, and often terrible has happened. In this case, 2 kids survive a tsunami in a…
Jul 05, 2011Kiley rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Witty jokes, a quick look at religion and progress around the world: Terry Pratchett has created likeable characters and a setting we come to love as much as the people.
May 24, 2011Vilka rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Good story, not a fantasy like Pratchett's other stuff, but still warm, thought-provoking and wise. A tsunami devastates a southern Pacific island chain, wiping out most of the population. The story follows two survivors--a young…
Oct 05, 2010JCLRachelC rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Nation distilled a lot of ideas and philosophies Pratchett has used before, so if you're an avid fan, there's not a lot new (although it's still done very well), but if you're new to him, you'll be blown away.
Banzo
Jul 12, 2010Banzo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
When the world ends, a few stranded survivors must re-build a community in a world that challenges all their assumptions about what should be. Thought-provoking and heart-warming.
Jul 02, 2009
A grim prognosis / he desparately seeks god / I like Discworld more