The Last Continent by Terry PratchettMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Re-Read 11/30/24:
I really said it all in the previous review, but I'll just mention: I still love re-reading all these Discworlds. Just seeing the top staff at Unseen University becoming (view spoiler) or seeing Australia get roasted in fantasy is a real treat.
And Rincewind, of course. Always fun to see Rincewind. :)
Original Review:
Despite the author's protestations that this isn't Australia in a thin disguise, I am back to confirm that this Last Continent is, indeed, Australia.
Even the God of Evolution basically came right out and said it. :)
Rincewind on another adventure, and this time it's in the outback, putting all his mad survival skills to the ultimate test, mate.
On a side note, the head staff of Unseen University seems to have misplaced themselves.
I can't quite tell whether I enjoyed Rincewind's ongoing adventures more than Ridcully's crew. Both were fun. But let's face it, this book is nothing but a bunch of Australian cliche jokes. Good enough for now and amusing for a moment, but I can't put this book on any "best of" Pratchett lists. I'd call this a placeholder Pratchett. Very good in general but nothing superior. :)
Personal note:
If anyone reading my reviews might be interested in reading my own SF, I'm going to be open to DM requests. I think it's about time I get some eyes on them.
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