In a world whose seasons are defined by Christmas sales and Spring Fashions, hundreds of tiny nomes live ...
FrancesSaunder s 10/31/2008
I borrowed this book from the local library, having only a vague idea who Terry Pratchett is. I couldn't put it down. It bounces along at a great pace, is incredibly funny (with lots of literary and historic references that most people would be familiar with, just to add to the humour). So, having read it and enjoyed it so much, I decided to buy it to pass around family and friends. The copy I received is in excellent condition, and it arrived well ahead of the expected delivery date. A good, fun read!
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CousinIt 05/15/2008
This was a very enjoyable read. I loved that all three books were in the same cover as it meant no wait for the "next installment" and saves money! The story is good, not as good as the Discworld Books in my opinion, but entertaining all the same. It would be a good read for children over 10 I think but it is important to remember that he is an English Author and so some of the phrases, words and ideas are English. The story isn't difficult to follow nor is it heavy on detail, its an easy read. I don't think I will be able to go into any store without thinking of the Nomes!
webmaven46564 02/27/2008
A witty fairy tale with plenty of action and wit, written for children but thoroughly absorbing for adults. Be careful: it skewers organized religion.
PeterD33488 01/12/2008
Terry's Pratchett's Bromeliad Trilogy is at once insightful, extremely funny, and a darn good adventure. It's a fast and fun can't put it down kinda read. Congratulations Pratchett - this one is a masterpiece.
D.WEGNER 10/27/2007
My husband loves Pratchett, but I just never got around to reading any of his books. Then one day, while waiting for my son to pick out a book, I picked this up and WHAM! I was lost in the story. Masklin is hilarious and I even found myself saying, 'Arnold Brothers, established 1905'(or whenever it was) just like the gnomes from the store. I thought at first this would be a horrible mish mash of puns and gimmicks, for example, the garden gnomes and the funny religion that is based around them. But no, there is a story here, an interesting story and a struggle to survive that is engrossing and kept me glued to the book for two, very short days. I love the way the story draws in all the separate threads at the end. The frogs in the flowers, big people, the mysterious black box. Just writing this review makes me want to read this book again.
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