So, I finally got around to the famous Discworld. I was rather expecting to be blown away, but despite the well-crafted universe (who doesn't love a gSo, I finally got around to the famous Discworld. I was rather expecting to be blown away, but despite the well-crafted universe (who doesn't love a giant turtle), I was not amazed. The story is interesting, but inconsistently paced, and the beginning buts are much better than the end bits -- the sapient pearwood luggage ex machina gets a little old after awhile. Also, the novelty of Twoflower's naivete wears a bit thin -- the man should get a bit more worldly after all his crazy experiences. As expected (see, Good Omens ), some bits are quite funny, but those moments are fewer and father between than I would have expected. Nonetheless, I am intrigued enough to give the next novel a go, so that says something....more
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