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Book Reviews of The Long Earth (Long Earth, Bk 1)

The Long Earth (Long Earth, Bk 1)
The Long Earth - Long Earth, Bk 1
Author: Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter
ISBN-13: 9780062068682
ISBN-10: 0062068687
Publication Date: 6/25/2013
Pages: 418
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Harper
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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twinmomx5 avatar reviewed The Long Earth (Long Earth, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
What if there were infinite earths.. where would you go?
hardtack avatar reviewed The Long Earth (Long Earth, Bk 1) on + 2829 more book reviews
I started reading Terry Prachett's books in the early '90s when I discovered "Truckers," "Diggers," "Wings," and "The Carpet People" in a small bookstore in Scotland. At that time I don't know if they were available in the U.S, as, although it seemed I spent half my time in bookstores, I had never seen those books.

Everyone should read "The Carpet People" to understand why our pets get upset when we use the vacuum cleaner.

While admitting I've never read any of his non-fiction books I've read almost all the rest, which is quite a feat. And I really enjoyed every single one.

Sadly, I didn't enjoy this one. It was lacking the humor and irony you find in so many of his books. I only found one instance of his wit, and I hope to remember it the next time someone asks me if I'd like to go to the beach. I doubt I'll be reading any more in this "Terry Pratchett" series, as I think it was mostly written by the co-author.
nyteacher avatar reviewed The Long Earth (Long Earth, Bk 1) on + 152 more book reviews
I don't typically read a lot of science fiction. But, I really enjoyed this book. I found it fascinating to look at the different potential versions of Earth.