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lightreads ([personal profile] lightreads) wrote2009-01-02 01:25 pm

The Truth by Terry Pratchett

The Truth: A Discworld Novel (Paperback) The Truth: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett


My review


rating: 4 of 5 stars
Exactly the sort of Discworld book I like. I like most Discworld, you understand, but particularly the books about Ankh-Morpork development. It's the press here, and it's totally awesome. I think part of what Pratchett does so well is reuse stock fantasy hero tropes, but keep them fresh. Here it's the disillusioned outcast aristocrat with secret but profoundly held ideals. This book does what Discworld is best for – funny but heartfelt.


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