[books 2013] The new Terry Pratchett
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inulro77. Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett
Having thoroughly enjoyed the last three Pratchett numbers I read (Thud, Snuff and Dodger), I'd kind of forgotten that I really dislike a lot of his work.
The first half of this is one of those. I can see where the humour's supposed to be, but it's a smug go at easy targets and threatens to implode in on itself in Little Englander-ness.
The second half, where there is an actual Plot To Foil The Bad Guys, somewhat redeems it.
That'll teach me. If it's not a City Watch book, I should steer well clear.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the last three Pratchett numbers I read (Thud, Snuff and Dodger), I'd kind of forgotten that I really dislike a lot of his work.
The first half of this is one of those. I can see where the humour's supposed to be, but it's a smug go at easy targets and threatens to implode in on itself in Little Englander-ness.
The second half, where there is an actual Plot To Foil The Bad Guys, somewhat redeems it.
That'll teach me. If it's not a City Watch book, I should steer well clear.
