Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Last Hero / Terry Pratchett

The Last Hero

by

Terry Pratchett

published by Victor Gollancz in 2001
read by Agamedes in June 2009
fantasy
book ? of Discworld

Typical Discworld book with all the standard characters. This book is illustrated – the pictures are good, they show characters as I would imagine them, plus extra (visual) humour. Cohen the Barbarian decides to go out with a bang – a bang in Dunmanifestin, where the gods live. Miserable Rincewind is part of the rescue team; he is just a character rather than the one who will suffer – a much more enjoyable read, for me. No surprises from the other characters, who perform much as they are expected to perform. (Except for Ponder Stibbons, who is admitted to be the one intelligent wizard.) Plenty of implausible coincidences; the characters often expect and depend on them (unfortunately, for the strength of the plot). A light and enjoyable read.

Agamedes' rating: 7 out of 10


Of course you enjoy DiscWorld books! If you enjoy them enough to own your own copy -- follow the link to Amazon. I'll get a commission if you buy!

No comments: