Nation by Terry Pratchett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Nation
Book Review: Does Not Disappoint!
Summary: 5 Stars
With "Nation," Terry Pratchett has once again defended his reputation for excellence and humor in stories of social and literary significance. To be honest, as his books are cranked out with significant prolificity (yes I made that word up), they have grown in social significance while the humor has become more subtle. In "Nation," Mr. Pratchett explores the myths of cultures in a coming of age story. Pratchett's stories are always worth reading and this one does not disappoint.
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Book Review: Does Not Happen? Depends...
Summary: 5 Stars
Book Review: Does not disapoint!
Summary: 5 Stars
Terry Pratchett takes a step back from the Discworld for his first major non-Discworld book in quite some time.
"Nation" takes place in an alternate universe that is similar in many ways to ours (though sadly I don't think we have any tree-dwelling octopi).
The book takes place sometime in the 19th century. It centers around two thirteen-year-olds, Mau and Daphne. He's a young islander and she's a Society girl from England. They meet after a giant wave devastates his island and causes her ship to crash there. The two form a bond and start building their own little nation together as other people begin to arrive.
This is very different from the usual Pratchett works. Normally he writes laugh-out-loud, thought-provoking comedy, and while there is quite a bit of that in this book, it's certainly less pronounced than in the Discworld novels.
What's very fascinating for someone like me is watching Mau's deconversion from his people's faith to someone more rational and scientificly based. He still admires his people's customs and society, but by the end of the story, doesn't seem to have their beliefs in the supernatural (one other reviewer commented about him still talking with Death, and while that appears to be happening, one can make lots of arguements for human imagination).
I found this a very satisfying read, and I'm looking forward to buying a copy once it comes out, which since I already own an advance reading copy, is saying something.
VERY highly recommended!
Book Review: Does not disappoint!
Summary: 4 Stars
Book Review: Engaging and Poignant Tale of Familiar Collision of Worlds
Summary: 4 Stars