Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780385613705
ISBN: 0385613709
Label: Doubleday
Manufacturer: Doubleday
Number Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: September 11, 2008
Publisher: Doubleday
Studio: Doubleday

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Rating: - Island of Hope?
Pratchett's books for young people have a tendency to reach beyond the intended age group and are just as enjoyable and relevant for adults. His latest novel, "Nation", is no exception. Anybody who has read his Tiffany Aching books will also know that Pratchett also has a fondness for headstrong young girls, delighting in exemplifying how they grow more or less smoothly into maturity. In this delightful novel Daphne, or Ermintrude as she was named by her family, is another example. Just for the ... Read More

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Rating: - The new Terry Pratchett
This new book is definetly not Diskworld it seems that Terry has moved away from his usual writing and produced yet another great book with his talent,
This book follows a tale of devistation from what seems to be a tsumai on an island a boy arrives back to his island after being away to find everything he has known wiped out and sets out on building his island up again.. without giving away the plot and ultimatly the end this book is a bit morish , Has what I think chapters that tend to be far ... Read More

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Rating: - His best book so far
Terry is one of those who understands the meaning of life - which can't be put into words, it can only be hinted at through story - it can't be grasped by the conscious mind, it can only be felt through the spirit. This book contains more of his wisdom than any previous book, while still being a thoroughly entertaining read. It makes you feel really alive. The prologue alone filled me with joy - it is the best creation story I have read for a long time - full of truth.

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Rating: - Hmmmm
Well
The first putdownable Pratchett for me
Took me a few sessions to get through this one (usally one session of about 8hrs for a new TP book)
Nice idea but just not up to usual standard imo
Really hope that this isn't the end for TP and that Unseen Academicals (or whatever the next Discworld book is called)see's a return to form.

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Rating: - mikee's thoughts
Nation
Having an " almost" complete collection of Pratchett I was not surprised by this book.
It has been described as 'juvenile' but I cannot accept that as it introduces many concepts that would not be of interest to juveniles.

I enjoyed the book, but it did not keep me reading until 4am as some SCI FI does. 'DUNE'first edition, and Cherryh's Foreigner series hold the record for this.

In general a well written, interesting book, worth the cash and a worthy addition ... Read More

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