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The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld

Authors: Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

10 reviews
Sales Rank: 9259

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 6.1 x 1.2

ISBN: 0385611773
EAN: 9780385611770
ASIN: 0385611773

Publication Date: September 24, 2007
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Cashing In or Not? October 20, 2007
14 out of 16 found this review helpful

A book to make all the fans of Terry salivate at the thought of being reminded of their favourite books and quotes for as well all know, Terry fills each of his novels with classic lines that keep us all laughing. However that said it's a compendium of his best lines and if you already own all his books may not be something that you want to pay out for.

Its fun, with some nice touches such as a book mark with that old novel feel to it and is something that will be placed amongst all his other works, but on the whole it could be seen as a bit of a cash in by Terry's fans. However it might be worth considering though if you're trying to find a way to introduce someone to Terry's books and will make an ideal Christmas present for that ultimate fan.

4 out of 5 stars

Awesome! October 13, 2007
17 out of 20 found this review helpful

I disagree with Mr P Bolt. I started like Mr Briggs with Mort, then read Night Watch, then went back to Guards! Guards!. It doesn't really matter where you start off at all. But I digress.

I've always loved the idea of a book you can just pick up and laugh at, and this is that book. It's superb, whether you've read them, and especially if you haven't. I've re-read the best lines, and keep looking through it. There's always one bit that you missed :D.

2 out of 5 stars

Read the description first! October 5, 2007
15 out of 30 found this review helpful

This is the second book by Mr Pratchett where I neglected to read the description!

The first was "The Science of the Discworld" which I'd assumed was along the lines of 'The Science of StarTrek' but which turned out to be far more interesting.

TWaWoD whilst strictly by TP is actually a compilation by Stephen Briggs of quotes from all of the Discworld books, (except the 'Science' series!).

If you haven't read the books, it's a good tatser. If you have it's a waste of money.

One major carp. Mr Briggs makes suggestions in the introduction as to where a new reader should start. There is no doubt about this: start at the beginning and read them in order of publication and note the reduction in the emphasis of magic as the series progresses.

Thereafter, read them as sets: Rincewind, The Guards, The Witches, Mort/Death/Susan, Moist, etc. Then re-reread them in subgroups. Then start writing annotated versions for future generations who won't be familiar with the early motion picture references or the 60's - 70's pop scene. Incidentally, why wasn't Susan Sto Helit named Margaret Susan?

Philip Bolt

5 out of 5 stars

Wit & Wow September 28, 2007
35 out of 38 found this review helpful

Just today received. After starting to scan thru and ending up reading for several hours!
I love it. Brings to mind great characters and precious moments of each of the books.
Quotes are presented in chapters based on and named for the novel from which them come.
Paper edge is rough-cut to add to the antique look of the dust jacket.
Over-all, Very Nice!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

headology September 19, 2007
15 out of 30 found this review helpful

I have read this book several times, and evertime I discover something new

The man will NEVER lose his talent as he just gets stronger!!!!!

Terry Pratchett should be compulsive reading in schools, maybe kids will start thinking about where we standnin this Infinite Cosmos