Another of the great Mongolian Wizard series of short stories...my only complaint about these is that I would like a longer novel or even just novellaAnother of the great Mongolian Wizard series of short stories...my only complaint about these is that I would like a longer novel or even just novella to give us more of the world and the war.
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Another of the great Mongolian Wizard series of short stories...my only complaint about these is that I would like a longer novel or even just novella to give us more of the world and the war....more
This one is frankly a bit confusing, but no more than any other time-travel story and in a much more stylist manner. The link to the previous story, wThis one is frankly a bit confusing, but no more than any other time-travel story and in a much more stylist manner. The link to the previous story, wherein more dangerous magics are decided upon, is clear also.
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This one is frankly a bit confusing, but no more than any other time-travel story and in a much more stylist manner. The link to the previous story, wherein more dangerous magics are decided upon, is clear also....more
A short story giving an insight in the mind of a sociopath...or at least a young man in Ancient Rome who has the makings of one. For all that, an enteA short story giving an insight in the mind of a sociopath...or at least a young man in Ancient Rome who has the makings of one. For all that, an entertaining character, and an interesting if short read. Disappointing not to get to see the play though, which is arguably a version of Hamlet, written by Falco 1600 years or so before Shakespeare got around to it.
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A short story giving an insight in the mind of a sociopath...or at least a young man in Ancient Rome who has the makings of one. For all that, an entertaining character, and an interesting if short read. Disappointing not to get to see the play though, which is arguably a version of Hamlet, written by Falco 1600 years or so before Shakespeare got around to it....more
It's mid-grade sci-fi/ fantasy, but a reasonable read for all that. I wouldn't recommend it, but it's certainly not bad.It's mid-grade sci-fi/ fantasy, but a reasonable read for all that. I wouldn't recommend it, but it's certainly not bad....more
Fun little short story set in the Demon Cycle world. I know I read the end of that but I can't for the life of me remember it. This is fun, if a littlFun little short story set in the Demon Cycle world. I know I read the end of that but I can't for the life of me remember it. This is fun, if a little unexciting....more
Collection of early Pratchett stories. Not particularly good, as you might expect from an author's first steps into writing. But interesting from a coCollection of early Pratchett stories. Not particularly good, as you might expect from an author's first steps into writing. But interesting from a completionist standpoint....more
An exceptional biography, written by a man who knew and clearly loved the great author. All the usual anecdotes you might expect from childhood and eaAn exceptional biography, written by a man who knew and clearly loved the great author. All the usual anecdotes you might expect from childhood and early life, and then the story of the writing of many of the novels which I and so many others love so much. The last couple of chapters, recounting the few years before Sir Terry passed away, far too young, I read through a blur of tears.
Wilkins captures Pratchett's style in a way only a long-term assistant could, and this book is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest ever novelists....more
First of the Elric stories I have read. Odd and not wonderfully enjoyable...despite being billed as ideal for new reader, lacks any context to help thFirst of the Elric stories I have read. Odd and not wonderfully enjoyable...despite being billed as ideal for new reader, lacks any context to help the reader access the world. The last third is particularly difficult.
Presumably there's a reason this series is regarded as a classic; this book isn't it. Was also surprised that this is a new novel, it reads like something from the seventies....more
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