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The wizard Drum Billet knows that he will soon die and travels to a place …
After finishing The Light Fantastic, there really wasn't anything else I wanted to do besides start Equal Rites. Maybe I will binge read them all in order after all.
The Light Fantastic is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the second of the …
I love this opening quote:
The sun rose slowly, as if it wasn’t sure it was worth all the effort.
This was a brilliant read. Really enjoyed it.
Where I felt the first one to be perhaps a little disjointed - lots of fun little scenes but maybe a bit less in the way of compelling overall narrative - this one is so much better.
I'm aware that Sir Terry recommended people ignore the first two books in the reading order, and whilst I can see why he may have said that about the first one, this one is very much worth reading.
It's funny, heartwarming, interesting; the main story is compelling and well-paced; there's plenty of sharp observations on humanity. His talent only develops upwards from here, of course, but the improvement between the first and second books is remarkable.
It's also got some incredible punes in it.
I love this opening quote:
The sun rose slowly, as if it wasn’t sure it was worth all the effort.
This was a brilliant read. Really enjoyed it.
Where I felt the first one to be perhaps a little disjointed - lots of fun little scenes but maybe a bit less in the way of compelling overall narrative - this one is so much better.
I'm aware that Sir Terry recommended people ignore the first two books in the reading order, and whilst I can see why he may have said that about the first one, this one is very much worth reading.
It's funny, heartwarming, interesting; the main story is compelling and well-paced; there's plenty of sharp observations on humanity. His talent only develops upwards from here, of course, but the improvement between the first and second books is remarkable.
It's also got some incredible punes in it.
The Light Fantastic is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the second of the Discworld series. It was published …
The Light Fantastic is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the second of the …
Really needed to read something light and gentle. Only a dozen pages into this so far, but really enjoying this. I read The Colour of Magic last year, and enjoyed it - but this really feels like his writing leveled up between the two books. I know later books are even better, but am surprised by the difference between these two.
On 24 February 2022, Russia stunned the world by launching an invasion of Ukraine. In …
Read a bunch of this late last year and was really enjoying it, but had to take a break for various reasons. But the last week, I've got back into it. Really fantastic book exploring the 1990s and early 2000s background to the war.
On 24 February 2022, Russia stunned the world by launching an invasion of Ukraine. In …
I have to say, I much prefer the UK cover over the American one that showed up when I searched for this in Bookwyrm. The colour scheme the font, the layout - and most importantly the image selected for the cover - just feel so much better to me. Had to add this version myself as a new book, which may seem excessive, but it was worth it to me.
Anton Eine's “Human Kind” is a thematic compilation of science fiction short stories dedicated to …
Read the first story but just not been in the mood for reading lately. Finally found a book I have that hunger for, so pausing this one for now.
On 24 February 2022, Russia stunned the world by launching an invasion of Ukraine. In …
Started this the other day. Fascinating, a very interesting read so far. Plokhy's writing is excellent as always, and the way he builds up the background in the first chapter's discussions of empire are very compelling.
Ivan and Phoebe chronicles the lives of several young people involved in the Ukranian student protests of the 1990’s, otherwise …
Anton Eine's “Human Kind” is a thematic compilation of science fiction short stories dedicated to …
I read the first story in this collection of science fiction from a Ukrainian author. I enjoyed it, it made me smile. I will try to read a bit more in the coming weeks.
Ivan and Phoebe chronicles the lives of several young people involved in the Ukranian student …
I was enjoying this book a lot, but for life reasons was not enjoying reading anything for a time. Now I feel like trying again this book is maybe a bit too serious - I need something more light-hearted. I really enjoyed what I read of this before I stepped away, though - I look forward to returning to it next time.
Найвідоміший і найпопулярніший роман Марії Матіос «Солодка Даруся» справедливо назвали «трагедією, адекватною історії XX століття», …
Sweet Darusya tells the life story of a Hutsul woman through a series of shorter stories depicting the important scenes in her life that made her who she became. Unusually (for me, at least), the story is told in a reverse chronological order: we meet Sweet Darusya in her later life, and gradually Matios unfolds what came before.
Hutsuls are an ethnic group from Western Ukraine - around Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia) - and Romania, and Matios uses the story of Sweet Darusya to paint a picture of Hutsul life in the mid-20th century. I wonder how much of that life remains, and how much has been lost forever?
Set roughly during the late 1930s up to the 1960s, Matios brings to life the culture and history of these people through the life of Sweet Darusya.
This story is so powerful and moving; incredibly emotional, at once the story of a single …
Sweet Darusya tells the life story of a Hutsul woman through a series of shorter stories depicting the important scenes in her life that made her who she became. Unusually (for me, at least), the story is told in a reverse chronological order: we meet Sweet Darusya in her later life, and gradually Matios unfolds what came before.
Hutsuls are an ethnic group from Western Ukraine - around Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia) - and Romania, and Matios uses the story of Sweet Darusya to paint a picture of Hutsul life in the mid-20th century. I wonder how much of that life remains, and how much has been lost forever?
Set roughly during the late 1930s up to the 1960s, Matios brings to life the culture and history of these people through the life of Sweet Darusya.
This story is so powerful and moving; incredibly emotional, at once the story of a single woman yet also - through her story - the tale of a whole culture. After finishing the book, I have a strong desire to visit the region, to see more.
Maria Matios is a Ukrainian author, poet and former-parliamentarian, and winner of the Taras Shevchenko prize (Ukraine's highest award for literature).
Very strongly recommended if you have any interest in Ukraine, or literature - it is not a long book and most will probably get through it in a few days, but well worth the time.
Earth is failing. In a desperate bid to escape, the spaceship Enkidu and its captain, Heorest Holt, carry its precious …
@wildenstern Oh brilliant! I had no idea. Thanks!
Ivan and Phoebe chronicles the lives of several young people involved in the Ukranian student protests of the 1990’s, otherwise …
