This collection brings together short pieces by Terry Pratchett that were written early in his career, many of them for newspapers and magazines and not collected before. They include comic fantasy, science fiction and stories with a satirical or whimsical turn, some featuring his early settings and ideas and some that show the humor he later used in Discworld. The pieces range in length and genre and are grouped to show how his voice developed, with the characteristic wordplay, footnote-ready asides and sympathetic view of ordinary people.
Pratchett fans who want to see his early work, and readers who like short comic fantasy, will find a collection to browse. It is also a reasonable starting point for anyone curious about his writing, because every story can be read on its own.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
