On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown), a gleeful, explosive, wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. There's an avaricious but inept wizard, a naive tourist whose luggage moves on hundreds of little legs, dragons who only exist if you believe in them, and of course the edge of the planet...

I'd heard an awful lot about how brilliantly funny Terry Pratchett's Discworld books are, and what I knew about them made them sound terrific. Well, I've finally read one - this, the first in the series - and I'm not overly impressed. There's some very clever and imaginative stuff in here, but the humour isn't exactly laugh-out-loud as many people have described it. In fact, in some places it seems a bit forced (as if Pratchett is nudging us and whispering, "Okay, this is the funny bit! Pay attention!"). I've heard from a few people that the books get better as time goes on, as Pratchett gets more comfortable in his universe, I suppose. That's reasonable. This isn't a bad book; it's just a little tame, and the Discworld is an interesting enough place that I would want to visit it again. So I probably will, before I decide if I plan on staying for an extended visit.

My partner in the BookObsessed Hallowe'en exchange has this on her wishlist, so it's going out to her shortly.

Well, I've also heard lots of talk about the Discworld books, then the second book in the series found its way into my house, so I thought I'd add the first to my wishlist in the hopes of starting at the beginning. I may not get to this immediately, but I'm looking forward to giving Terry Pratchett a try.

My first introduction to the incredibly prolific Terry Pratchett and the 30+ book Discworld series. A perfectly enjoyable fantasy of the magical quest variety, but nicely different from the dragons/elves type. I'll probably read at least a few more of the Discworld books, particularly if I can find them in audio format. While I read (rather than listened) to this one, I have the sense that I'd enjoy these as audiobooks.

Now in the mail to dancing-dog, who picked it from the Everybook VBB over on Book Obsessed.

Came in the mail today, thanks msjoanna! I've only read one other Terry Pratchett book (Going Postal) which I thought was rather well done and very witty. While I'm sure I'll like this too, I'm not sure I will become fan enough to read the entire series but we'll see ...

Very imaginative and fun fantasy with a marvelous quirky sense of humor - now I understand why Terry Pratchett has so many fans. Will definitely continue with this series!

Moving this one along to someone I think might like it .... it tried to nestle in here and settle permanently and I've just had to boot it out! :=D

Here, when the say,

Men are from Mars;
Women are from Venus,

they're actually calling you boring.