Review: Carpe Jugulum
Redaktioneller Bericht - Kirkus ReviewsAnother sidesplitting Discworld adventure (Interesting Times, 1997, etc.) from the undisputed emperor of philosophical slapstick. Carpe Jugulum appeared last year in England, where Pratchett outsells entire genres all by himself, and of course it was another runaway bestseller. Nevertheless, such is the nature of the business, the publishers were unable to rush a copy to Kirkus in time for a full and early review. Known affectionately in the UK as ""the Australian one,"" this outing features a battle between Discworld's witches--old favorites Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, etc.--and the Magpyrs, or vampires (""why are vampires always so stupid? As if wearing evening dress all day wasn't an undead giveaway . . . "") incautiously invited to dinner by the kindhearted King of Lancre. Quite how Australia, Death's dog, tiny blue pixie invaders, a fat witch with (literally) a thin witch insider her trying to get out, and a buzzard that thinks it's a chicken, all figure in the proceedings, readers are cordially invited to discover for themselves. Pratchett knows what makes people tick and how to make them laugh. And how.
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Jori Richardson - GoodreadsBelieve it or not, I had never heard of Terry Pratchett before reading this book. I know that this is probably due to the fact that "Carpe Jugulum" is the 23rd book in a series, but I found it to be ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Tonya - GoodreadsIt's Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax to the rescue again. At least that's what I thought at first. The trouble starts when Granny Weatherwax's feelings are hurt (what feelings?!?) when she thinks she ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Jack McGlynn - GoodreadsWhile my throat survived unscathed, Pratchett at worst secured a decent ankle-hold on my attentions throughout. Forgettable though sophisticated and never less than sharp. Carpe Jugulum, rather ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Al - GoodreadsIt is rare and splendid event when an author is elevated from the underground into the international literary establishment. In the case of England's best-known and best-loved modern satirist, that ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - John - GoodreadsWitches and vampires and priests, oh my! It's easy for me, when I'm not reading Pratchett at the moment, to remember how much silliness his books contain, but forget what great storytelling is in ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Beth Jusino - GoodreadsSometimes when the pressures are building up, you've got to let off steam somewhere. And there's no better way than with Terry Pratchett. I love to drop in on this kind of humor from time to time, and ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Daniel Rhodes-Mumby - GoodreadsAlthough it was one of my least favourite Pratchett books as a child, upon re-reading it several times in the past few years I've come to appreciate it for what it is - a truly powerful, deep and ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - GoodreadsThis is one of my favourite books because I just love Granny Weatherwax. The story picks up the Discworld witches' tales when Magrat and Verence are about to christen their new baby and Granny hasn't ...
Review: Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
Nutzerbericht - Erica - GoodreadsCarpe Jugulum is a mediocre book I can't even care about enough to write a detailed review about. If this is the first Pratchett book you've read, and you didn't like it, please don't copy my mistake ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
