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Summary: A real travesty. Sorry
Review: OK - I'm a huge Pratchett fan, but this book went wrong horribly. It takes the form of two stories which have absolutely nothing to do with each other and finishes with an appaling ending which has no relation to the rest of the book. However, plot aside, this is extremely funny reading as ever - it's just that the story itself isn't up to scratch.
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Summary: sub-par storytelling for once
Review: It is hard to believe that this book comes from the same author whose work has always been characterized by superbly constructed storylines and very witty dialogue. This story, unfortunately, has neither. There are two loosely connected storylines, one centered around Rincewind and containing all the wit and wisdom of a draft script for Crocodile Dundee part IV; the other one starring the wizards of Unseen University that will leave the reader as confused about the point of it all as it does the principal characters.Mr. Pratchett is to be commended for wanting to put out a new Discworld novel each year. But if the spirit for once doesn't move him, we'll gladly wait a little longer.
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Summary: Another top-notch Pratchett book!
Review: I may be American and my knowledge of Australia is limited to a few geography classes and reading National Geographic, but I thought The Last Continent was truly excellent. I was disappointed with Jingo, but, in TLC, Pratchett proves that he is still the master of comic fantasy. Also, the Australia portrayed here doesn't seem as intrusive to the fantasy setting as the China of Interesting Times.
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Summary: The best one yet
Review: I have to disagree with the previous reviewer, this novel is the best one so far... being Australian myself, i thought the knowledge he had about Australian jokes and other things Australian was brilliant... especially the references to Meat Pie Floaters and "Blokes". I've leant my copy of this book to many family members and friends, all agreeing that it is one of the funniest books he's ever read. It had me and several others discussing it and laughing about parts of it for weeks after we read it. Thankyou Terry Pratchett, i'm looking forward to your next release.
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Summary: Somewhat of a disappointment
Review: Being a die-hard Pratchett fan, I anxiously await each of his new releases. Unfortunately, this one was not up to par. Although it does have some laughs, it is not nearly as tongue-in-cheek humorous as we have come know and love of the Discworld novels. I wouldn't go so far as to not recommend this book, just don't expect Pratchett's usual brilliant effort!
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Summary: Not his best...
Review: This isn't awful--I found myself getting into it a bit more as I read on--but it isn't his best effort. The plot is very underdeveloped and things are never quite adequately explained. Some of the humour seems forced, too. However, it's not all bad. We see a bit of--dare I say it--character development in Rincewind, and it's quite funny in a few parts. Probably not worth importing unless you're a hardcore Discworld person like me, but you should read it when it come out over here.
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Summary: somewhat of a disappointment
Review: Compared to most of his other books, this one is disappointing. Maybe funny to self-depreciating Aussies, to the rest of the world's citizens this book offers little to laugh out loud about. Unless of course the sight and sound of someone wearing a hat with corcks attached saying "g'day, mate" has you rolling in the aisles. Better luck next time; we know he CAN do it!
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Summary: Hmmm...
Review: Can't say this is the greatest Pratchett book I've ever read. These days it seems as though Discworld novels are sort of hit-or-miss. I loved Soul Music, Interesting Times, and Hogfather; I was less than impressed with Maskerade, Feet of Clay, Jingo, and this. I was glad to see that the Unseen U faculty featured prominently here, but they just don't seem as dynamic as they have in the past. I dunno; this just didn't really strike me. Maybe Carpe Jugulum will be better...
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Summary: not up to Pratchett's usual level
Review: As a diehard Pratchett-fan, I was sorely disappointed in his latest effort. A few things you can always be certain of in a Pratchett novel: very funny dialogue and a cleverly constructed storyline. Alas, both are missing in this Discworld-instalment: two very loosely intertwined storylines that are basically going nowhere. The one with the wizards will only make you laugh out loud if you're a member of a live studio audience, and the one about Australia has the feel of a script for Crocodile Dundee part IV. We must commend Terry Pratchett for insisting to have a new book out each year; but hey, if the spirit doesn't move him we will gladly wait a little longer until it does. Then we can again expect great books like Jingo, the rest of the Guards- and Weatherwax-series or deep and very funny stuff like Small Gods.
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Summary: I Just Didn't Get It
Review: I have read and re-read this book, but I just didn't get a whole lot of enjoyment out of it. Perhaps it is because I am an American and not familiar with Australia? That has to be it, because other than that, I have deeply enjoyed all of the other Pratchett novels and look forward to each publication with bated breath.
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