Reviewer: Norm Zurawski (Millington, NJ United States)
The Light Fantastic, the second of the Discworld books, is a decent read but nothing more. Somewhat less amusing than the first in the series, The Light Fantastic still manages to entertain and keep the pages turning. While not as funny as the first, it's still worth the read. If nothing else, it's an entertaining way to pass the time.
Back are the same cast of characters we got to know in the first book, plus an extra, as we are introduced to Cohen the Barbarian. Rincewind, Twoflower, and the Luggage all keep the story moving with the usual mix of hijinks and so forth. But it doesn't pack as much punch as the first in the series. Given that Pratchett is still going after 30+ Discworld books, you're bound to have a few highs and lows along the way. While not necessarily a low, it's certainly not a high either. Middle of the road is a good label.
Either way, it's more entertaining than a lot of other stuff out there. Overall, it's a good book that doesn't quite live up to the promise of the first but keeps you entertained and makes you smile more often than not. I will certainly pick up the 3rd book, Equal Rites.
The Light Fantastic, the second of the Discworld books, is a decent read but nothing more. Somewhat less amusing than the first in the series, The Light Fantastic still manages to entertain and keep the pages turning. While not as funny as the first, it's still worth the read. If nothing else, it's an entertaining way to pass the time.
Back are the same cast of characters we got to know in the first book, plus an extra, as we are introduced to Cohen the Barbarian. Rincewind, Twoflower, and the Luggage all keep the story moving with the usual mix of hijinks and so forth. But it doesn't pack as much punch as the first in the series. Given that Pratchett is still going after 30+ Discworld books, you're bound to have a few highs and lows along the way. While not necessarily a low, it's certainly not a high either. Middle of the road is a good label.
Either way, it's more entertaining than a lot of other stuff out there. Overall, it's a good book that doesn't quite live up to the promise of the first but keeps you entertained and makes you smile more often than not. I will certainly pick up the 3rd book, Equal Rites.
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