Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Wintersmith
Book Review: Great Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
As I am not a very big fan of TP books (discoworld series in general)I love the Tiffany series. I read the previous two parts in revers (Hat full of sky first) and I could not wait for the next one to be published.
The most facsinating thing are the "Blue Men" of course and their language is great. I always laugh out loud on ost things they say or do. Brave little fellas.
If you are not a great fan of Prattchet, try these series, I am sure you will love them.
Book Review: A story of Disworld, not a Discworld story.
Summary: 5 Stars
The very first thing you need to know is that the 'A Story of Discworld' series are aimed at a younger audience. They are not full of wit and humour, but rather meddle with clever writing here and there. However, Wintersmith is a cracking story. It's Romeo and Juliet on Discworld, with Gods, Elementals and witches. Oh, and a cheese. Wintersmith is a cleverly plotted novel, which doesn't overstay it's welcome, and has some quality originality, as you would expect from Pratchett. A recommended book for readers of any age, although regular Discworld followers should start in the knowledge that it's a different style than the usual series, even though the old characters are present. Enjoy it until the well crafted final dance.Book Review: Disappointing.
Summary: 3 Stars
By most writers' standards this is a good book. For a Terry Pratchett, it is a huge disappointment. The story would have suited a 10 or 12 thousand word short story - as it is we have a novel that is mostly padding. The writing is heavy-handed with some very clumsy exposition that brings what there is of the story-line to a standstill. The Nac MacFeegle are a poor caricature of their former selves who seem only to be able to wander round repeating the same weak jokes over and over. In fact, if someone was to tell me this was a novel by someone else based on an idea by Terry Pratchett, I would probably believe them.
This could have been a wonderful story of adolescence and responsibility, but nobody develops, nobody learns anything.
A book for fans, but not one to recommend to anyone new to Pratchett.
Book Review: Wintersmith
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has everything I was looking for. Once again Pratchett has astounded me by his imagination and his sense of humour. I loved the way he drew me into the character of Tiffan,y so that I could step in her shoes once more, even though he still surrounded her in enough mystery to keep me guessing. The Feegles were hilarious as always, and the fact that their antics made me laugh out loud is for me the sign of a truly entertaining book. I also enjoyed the portrayal of the witches, who never cease to amaze me in their wisdom and their grumpiness! The behaviour of Granny Weatherwax, towards her new kitten You, was especially wonderfully written. Last of all I loved the development of the character of Annagramma; long may the secret of Boffo live! I only wish I could put my hands on such a catalogue!Book Review: Best Feegle Book so far!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most enjoyable Feegle book so far - I really enjoyed it. I wonder if I like them more as the series goes on as I don't have to get part way through to get to know the characters - you can slip into them like a comfy pair of slippers. Excellent story - great jokes ("werk" was my favourite footnote!).