Full Steam Ahead: Discworld Back on Track

Sep 18, 2026 ~ Gareth Ellis ~ Leave a comment

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After being pretty disappointed with Snuff, I went into Raising Steam hoping it would feel like Discworld getting back to its usual self, and thankfully, it really did. This felt much more like the Pratchett I love: funny, clever, warm, slightly ridiculous, and packed with observations about people and society without ever forgetting that … Continue reading Full Steam Ahead: Discworld Back on Track

Even Discworld Has an Off Day

Sep 14, 2026 ~ Gareth Ellis ~ Leave a comment

⭐⭐⭐ Snuff is, unfortunately, my lowest-rated Discworld book so far. Giving a Discworld novel three stars feels strangely harsh because even a weaker Terry Pratchett book still has plenty going for it. There are funny moments, some great observations, familiar characters I love spending time with, and flashes of that Pratchett brilliance that makes Discworld … Continue reading Even Discworld Has an Off Day