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Summary: STARTASTIC
Review: The light fantastic is the second book in the Discworld series. It follows Twoflower and Rincewind after The Colour of Magic. The plot follows a red Star bigger than A'Tuin's head.Heading for the disc.
It is the funniest book I've ever read.Great for people who are getting into the disc world series.
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Summary: Another masterpiece by Terry Pratchett!
Review: The Light Fantastic is the second Discworld book, and fits quite well with the first one, The Colour of Magic. It almost seems like Terry Pratchett was just planning on writing a two part series, but if you look at the many Discworld books out there, that surely isn't true.In The Light Fantastic, we once again team up with our old buddies Rincewind (or is it Dr. Rjinswand?!) and Twoflower, who were last thought to have fallen off of the edge of the world, but are now running from a high council of wizards, who want all eight spells from the Octavo to be recited to save the world, but alas, one of the spells left the book and jumped into Rincewind's head, kicking out any other spells Rincewind tries or tried to learn. We have here the first appearance of Cohen the Barbarian, one of the greatest thought out characters of all time, who, in my favorite part, teaches a deadly soldier how to hold a sword by telling him to, "Put your one hand here... yes, thats it, then put your other hand here, yes... and now gently thrust the sword into your leg!" Utterly hilarous. I laughed harder at this Discworld book than any other, and you will too. If you loved the Colour of Magic and want to keep reading Discworld, this should be the next one. However, it may be a bit confusing reading this one without having read The Colour of Magic. In that case, read that one first. Either way, though, Pratchett does a good job at helping new readers understand the Discworld, no matter what book you read, he always starts out explaining everything you need to know so you don't get too confused.
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Summary: Much better than "The Color of Magic"
Review: After reading "The Color of Magic", I couldn't wait to get my hands on "The Light Fantastic". It picks up where COM left off. Rincewind the failed wizard and the tourist Twoflower continue their journey of the Disc. They also meet Cohen the Barbarian, one of my favorite characters. Meanwhile, Ymper Trymon, a wizard from Unseen University, is trying to find them. A huge star is about to hit the Disc, and all of the Eight Great Spells need to be said. Rincewind has one of the Spells lodged in his head. If you are new to Discworld, this book is good, but read COM first. It will help you understand LF better. The ending is spectacular and the book is seasoned with fresh humor that can only be compared to a mix of "Monty Python" and Tolkien.
I am currently working on "Equal Rites", the third in the series.
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Summary: A spell lodged in your brain...!
Review: I read this book before I read The Color of Magic, which actually came before this one and serves as an introduction to some of the main characters in this book. However, that doesn't take anything away from The Light Fantastic. Pratchett's made his Discworld books in a way that they're somehow related either by sharing the same protagonists or by happening in the same locations. The Light Fantastic deals with the adventures of Rincewind the Wizard and Twoflower the tourist, who are being chased by the high counsil of wizards (from the Unseen University) so that the eight original spells can be said and the world can be saved. However, one of the spells is lodged in Rincewind's brain -- it got there itself, and has been trying to get said against Rincewind's wishes ever since. Throughout the book, Rincewind and Twoflower cross their path with a large array of weird and utterly funny characters, that either help them escape or try to harm or catch them. You'll laugh your heart out with the comments of Cohen the Barbarian, or with DEATH (WHO ALWAYS SPEAKS IN UPPER CASE)...and of course, with the luggage, who still follows them everywhere they go. I found The Light Fantastic to be a better story that The Color of Magic, but nonetheless recommend that you read both of them back-to-back. Pratchett is the real thing...the Discworld books rock!
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Summary: Its okay if you give it a miss...
Review: Picks up where 'Colour of Magic' left off. Rincewind and Twoflower is thrown from one problem to another with a quick solution always close at hand to help them. Actually, you should only read 'Colour of Magic' and 'Light Fantastic' if you are a completist. Otherwise, I recommend readers new to the Discworld to start with the 3rd book featuring the Witches or better yet the 4th book featuring DEATH. 'Light Fantastic' isnt bad. In fact I think its slightly better than the first book. But like I said you wont miss anything much if you dont read them and jump straight to 'Equal Rites' or 'Mort'. Rincewind, despite starring in a few other Discworld novels, has never quite reached the popularity of other Discworld regulars like the City Watch, Granny Weatherwax or DEATH. I dont know why but I think Rincewind just doesnt have that much pizzazz as a character. Still, not a bad read.
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Summary: A funny adventure
Review: This book is a definite improvement upon the colour of magic. The characters do get a bit more depth and shading than they had in the prior book. The way that Rincewind keeps getting drafted into these expeditions and the ending made this book worth buying for me.
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Summary: Much better than the original
Review: The original book (The color of magic) was nice, but the laughs were too far appart. Now Pratchett pulls everything together in "The light Fantastic". The locations where Rincewind and Twoflower pass are much more interesting, much funnier. The characters they meet are way more quirky. I would go really far to say that the #1 reason you should read the first one, is that you'll understand this sequel.
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Summary: Terry Pratchett saved my life -- okay not really
Review: I am an unapologetic fan. I'll 'fess up. Well written, fairly consistent, and, amazingly, it is disgustingly hard to find a page without at least a chuckle on it. Many of them have guffaws, chortles, and belly-laughs. Warning: I have seen people get the hiccups from reading these books. I am really glad that Terry Pratchett doesn't live next door to me. He is clearly out of his mind, which is great for authors, but not so good for neighbors. I bet he borrows things, wearing his robe and tennis shoes.
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Summary: Not What I Expected...
Review: Perhaps I was spoiled by all the reccomendations I had heard comparing Pratchett to Douglas Adams. So, when I bought the first two Discworld books I expected to get an experience much like what I got out of Hitchhikers Guide. That's not at all what I got. I was disappointed with The Color of Magic, more a colection of occasionally ammusing stories, than a truly funny novel, but "Light" held a bit more promise. Pratchett is still no Adams. Rather than the crazed, zany, wonderfully pointless wit in "Guide", "Light" was sporadically funny, with an interesting plot and somewhat intriguing characters. So while I enjoyed the book, my expectations were too high to consider it a truly great experiense. I'm hoping for more from the later books though.
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Summary: Don't miss it...
Review: Many second books in a series are big let downs. This is not. I enjoyed hearing this continuing tale. If you think I'm joking try to find this book at a used book store. You won't find it. It is so good people reread it. Thst's a good book.
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