In this hilarious sequel to Truckers strange things start to happen when thousands of tiny nomes begin to move into the ruined buildings of ...
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Dec 13, 2007
Qt
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A fitting sequel to the first book! I thought it was just as engaging and interesting. As with the first book, there are many philosophical/satirical-type comments, but I never felt as though the book was lecturing me, or as though the "message" got in the way of the story. Some might be offended by the nomes' view of religion, but I enjoyed this one as much as the first, and am looking forward to the conclusion!
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Mar 28, 2010
Petya
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Oddly enough, it is a children's novel. So maybe this is why I didn't like it that much. Pratchett's style of writing is there, very easy to spot, fun and enjoyable as always, but noticeably simpler, kind of less intriguing, less challenging.
Or maybe it's just because this is Book 2 of a trilogy and I haven't got the 2 other ones :)
Or maybe I am just too big a fan of the Discworld so I was slightly, secretly disappointed from the beginning that the story isn't set there.
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Or maybe it's just because this is Book 2 of a trilogy and I haven't got the 2 other ones :)
Or maybe I am just too big a fan of the Discworld so I was slightly, secretly disappointed from the beginning that the story isn't set there.
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Dec 17, 2010
David
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I remember my mom read this book to me while I had the flu when I was 10 or so (why did my mom only get me books when I was sick?) and since it's been such a long time since then, I hardly remember this book. But I do remember it made me travel with it, and I do remember I sympathized with the characters and their struggles. The writing was of course impeccable and maybe a little confusing for me, but I still related to the story to a great degree. This book is significant to me because it must
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Jul 30, 2011
Nathan
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Great read! Enjoyed it almost as much as the first - I think it moved a bit too fast in the wrong places and didn't spend enough time setting up the nomes' new world, I would have liked to hear a lot more about their adaption to life in the quarry. The climax of the story was somewhat similar to the first one, but that was fine. I felt it got a bit glossed over though, could have been bigger and more dramatic.
Was still good though, the progression of ideas from the first book was very smooth and More...
Was still good though, the progression of ideas from the first book was very smooth and More...
Aug 18, 2010
Patrick
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Good. Still very funny, but there isn't a ton of plot. The Nomes hang around and deal with the existential questions their journey has led them to and do a couple of interesting things while some main characters are off simultaneously enjoying the more interesting book 3 of the trilogy. The first book had the insightful humor along with a well-executed story.
Though, you do finally find out what a Bromeliad is in this book and see how it is an appropriate metaphor for the series.
Though, you do finally find out what a Bromeliad is in this book and see how it is an appropriate metaphor for the series.
Feb 07, 2012
Delirium
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Diggers didn't have quite the same impact as the first Bromeliad book, Truckers, but I still enjoyed it very much. Since Book 2 narrated just one side of the ongoing tale, it left me hanging, but thankfully, I have the next book -- Wings -- in hand. Diggers continued to make me laugh out loud; Pratchett's wit absolutely delights me! I'm eager to continue the adventure in Wings.
Mar 15, 2011
Morag
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The nomes have settled in an abandoned quarry, but shortly after Masklin, Girder and Angalo leave to find Grandson 37, the descendant of Arnold Bros Est 1905, than humans attempt to reopen the quarry. Dorcas and Grima lead the nomes in resistance and ulitmately in flight.
The adio version is voiced again by Stephen Briggs. He reads superbly.
The adio version is voiced again by Stephen Briggs. He reads superbly.
Jan 06, 2011
Travis
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After the nomes make their escape from the store, they crash the truck in an abandoned quarry and make their home there. But the quarry isn't abandoned for long, and when the humans start making plans to reopen it, the nomes once more have to find somewhere else to live.[return][return]This one felt slower than the first, but I still enjoyed it.
Jun 12, 2011
Stephanie
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I enjoyed this one even more than the first. Perhaps it's because of not having a clear 'leader'. I also really like the D and Grimma and their friendship. And the short take on fundamentalist religion was really good. I kind of wish that lasted a little bit longer. Another solid 'young readers' book by Terry Pratchett.
Nov 07, 2009
Cory
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Started out fairly slow, but it picked up very quickly about half way through. A solid, if not spectacular, plot advancement for the middle of a trilogy. Ends with a fairly predictable cliffhanger, but it does make me want to read the final and find out exactly what happens to all the protagonists.
Aug 02, 2011
I think that if I didn't have Wings lined up already I would have been disappointed that half the characters were missing, off on their own adventure. However, safe in the knowledge that I could move straight on to the other half of the group, I loved it.
Dec 07, 2011
Steve
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OK, this was part two of a kids' trilogy that I started with my son. Round two was similar to round one and equally entertaining. I'll eventually have to read round three (because I'm guessing there will be a happy ending). In any event, Pratchett is a funny (and insightful) man, whether writing for kids or adults...
Dec 05, 2010
Hitbybus
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I seem to have read the second and third books from this series. I'd give them both about a 3.5 but I feel like rounding up. Both books have a wonder sense of irony and show the world from a different point of view.
May 03, 2010
Melanie
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Solid. Not spectacular. I'd have probably liked it if so many people hadn't written knock offs that I've read since. It makes the original seem less original through no fault of Pratchett's. Poor Terry Pratchett.
Mar 25, 2009
Hilary
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Harried from The Store to The Quarry -- humans return to destroy the Nomes new habitat, as well. Sequel manages to maintain the humorous, quirky touch of the first book.
Sep 17, 2011
Kate
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Just finished reading this with my son - a wonderful non-discworld Pratchett book with his usual dry wit and illuminating observations on these strange beings called Humans.
May 22, 2009
Johanna
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Cute little book. I think you'd have to have read the first one first - Truckers, I believe. Wish it included more descriptions of the nomes. I'll read more Terry Prachett.
Apr 15, 2011
Kyrie
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Nomes and dragons - what's not to like as they adjust to world in the Outside and have to try to save their new home. It's not easy being a nome.
Nov 08, 2010
Phyllis
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Found the language a little bit too simplistic - the book IS written for children after all. But started enjoying the book after I got used to it.
Jun 15, 2010
Yvensong
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An entertaining follow-up to Truckers with all the wit and commentary that makes Pratchett so much fun to read.
Jul 21, 2011
Stewart
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A good second effort for this series, but not as good as the first. That said Pratchett is always good.
Jun 22, 2011
Cory
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I'd like to move right on to the next book, but I need to go to sleep. Things are getting more and more SciFi by the minute, and I don't mind.
Mar 24, 2011
Peter
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Not as funny as the first volume but still nice. Open end for third volume.
Feb 05, 2011
Dom
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An OK follow up to Truckers but didn't have the humour of the first book.
Sep 07, 2009
S. Bell
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Finally got hold of it, and finished it within the day. Brilliant stuff - now onto Wings!
