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This was my first Terry Pratchett book, and I'm aware that it's not indicative of his typical work. Still, I got to sample the humorous writing style and wordplay that he is known for so well, and I look forward to reading that "voice" put to use on fantasy soon.
I intentionally read this book while Oliver Twist was still fresh in my mind so I could catch the similarities and diversions. Which would be 1 (Dodger's name) and too numerous to count. My biggest disappointment in this book is that it' ...more
I intentionally read this book while Oliver Twist was still fresh in my mind so I could catch the similarities and diversions. Which would be 1 (Dodger's name) and too numerous to count. My biggest disappointment in this book is that it' ...more
Dodger is my first book by Terry Pratchett from outside of the Discworld series. And I quite enjoyed it! I was kind of uneasy about it, as I didn't much care for Snuff or Unseen Academicals. It really had all the things I've loved about that series except that I felt part of the ending was a bit glossed over. For example, (view spoiler). Plus, I felt were told and not shown enough about Simplicity's character. She was just a da
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I have enjoyed Terry Pratchett's Discworld books in the past but this standalone historical fantasy for teens was flat and boring. The title character, Dodger, is a teenage boy in early Victorian London. He supports himself by his wits and toshing (basically picking through garbage) in the London sewers. After foiling an attempted beating of a pretty young woman, Dodger meets some of the soon to be eminent figures of the day (Charles Dickens, Henry Mayhew) while trying to save Simplicity (the wo
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Fun read for teens. Occasional mature topics mentionned although nothing graphic at all. I loved the tie in into London history and lore.
Excellent, excellent, excellent. Keenly plotted and engrossing. Highly recommended. (Thanks, Foreman!)
I got a lot of happy chuckles out of this book, but like most reviewers it seems, I also felt like there was just something missing: that certain element of joyfulness that is present in the majority of Pratchett books seems to have been skipped. The ending felt rushed, the lovestory uninspired, and it didn't leave me with that smile on my face I expect out of Pratchett books.
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Very fun "historical fantasy" about Dodger (inspired by Oliver Twist)helping a lady in distress, traveling the sewers of London and meeting many historical people. Really enjoyable.
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Nov 22, 2012
Kirstin
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Apr 18, 2013
Erika
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