Discworld Series - Terry Pratchett in general Reviews

I first discovered Terry Pratchetts work at 12, in the form of the Last Continent. This was the first book I ever truly fell in love with; since then I've gone on to buy every one of the main Discworld books, and have read most of the books Pratchett has written in collaberation with other people. I continually go back to these books, and read the ...  Read the complete review

Terry Pratchett :- The Discworld Novels. To properly introduce you to the Discworld let me use the authors own words from the prologue of The Colour Of Magic, In a distant and second hand set of dimensions, in an astral plane that was never meant to fly, the curling star-mists waver and part.....see.... Great ...  Read the complete review

Authors Note: The architecture, characters and cuisine are all probably soundly trademarked by one Mr. Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld stories, but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind me pinching them if it got him more sales. _________ It was with great trepidation that I stood in front of the large gates that supply ...  Read the complete review

Terry Pratchett, like most really popular authors, is by no means universally admired for his writing; indeed, not a few (including a good chunk of this esteemed site's members) can't understand why those who enjoy his Discworld books (like me), and especially those who think he can do no wrong (not like me) can ignore what they see as his ...  Read the complete review

Even at the tender age of eight, I was addicted to reading about magical fantasy worlds, populated by mythical creatures, witches and occasionally the odd barbarian. I had the standard introduction to this kind of fiction - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings series, Dune and The Hitchhiker's Guide all spring to mind as prime examples of the ...  Read the complete review

Even at the tender age of eight, I was addicted to reading about magical fantasy worlds, populated by mythical creatures, witches and occasionally the odd barbarian. I had the standard introduction to this kind of fiction - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings series, Dune and The Hitchhiker's Guide all spring to mind as prime examples of the ...  Read the complete review