Eric by Terry Pratchett

Eric by Terry Pratchett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book seemed a bit shorter than some of the previous ones (and for some of the subsequential ones for that matter).

I don’t think that hurts it though, it’s just a shorter story than most. I really did enjoy the fact that there were many plot lines in this book, and the fact that you don’t realize it until you get to the end. I also suppose you could separate this book into three sections, considering the storyline and environments.

It is loosely based on the classic FAUST most famously written by Goethe, and in true Pratchett style goes ever so slightly off the rails. (I added FAUST to my reading list, for I think the last time I even talked about it was in some form of school).

Also, the version I read featured a parrot on the cover, without giving too much away, the parrot doesn’t feature very much in the story, maybe for only a third of the book and that is being generous. Though I guess the other options would have been slightly off-putting, especially if you have some idea of what FAUST is about.

I still hold with the idea that the Rincewind novels are all traveling novels, meant to show us more of the Discworld, and that remains ever true with this novel. I appreciate that it was kept to a singular storyline within the series, especially now that I’m working my way through them.

Again I borrowed this one from my local library and I still encourage everyone to support their own local libraries.

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Previously: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett

Subsequently: Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett

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