Review of Monstrous Regiment

Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is really good, but I had to think about it a minute to come to that decision. See, it's just not as laugh-out-loud funny as other Discworld novels. But that doesn't mean it isn't good and it also doesn't mean there's not …

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A Short Review of Guards! Guards!

Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett My rating: 5 of 5 stars This Discworld novel is simply brilliant. Full of typical Pratchett puns, jokes, and satire, it's about Ankh-Morpork's Night Watch, led by Captain Vimes and his crew of Nobbs, Colon, and 6"6" (adopted) dwarf, Carrot. A shadowy organization successfully attempts to magically call up a …

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A Review of Hogfather

Hogfather by Terry Pratchett My rating: 3 of 5 stars Call me stupid, but this was one of the more confusing books I've ever read -- and I really like Pratchett. His humor is definitely on show in this book, which is good, but I never got what was happening in the book's plot. It …

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A Review of The Tangle Box

The Tangle Box by Terry Brooks My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Tangle Box was a very enjoyable book to read. The fourth in the Landover series, I have read the first one several times, but this is the only other one I've gotten to. Fortunately, it can stand on its own merits, so …

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A Review of Magic Kingdom For Sale/Sold

Magic Kingdom For Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a charming book when I read it at its 1986 publication and it remains charming today. I can't believe I've gone so long without rereading this book! It's lightweight fantasy, an easy read, and one you won't be able to …

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