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The Long Earth (The Long Earth, #1)

Terry Pratchett,

Stephen Baxter

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Apr 30, 2012 Shoshana G rated it liked it

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Anyway, it was... fine. Not as funny as I'd expect from a Pratchett book? I got really into the world building and loved that part, but found the plot as a whole a little convoluted. ...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Bob rated it it was ok

The Long Earth is not one of Terry Pratchett's books that will go on my liked list. The idea was intriguing - innumerable parallel earths exist and, once discovered, people can "step sideways" (some naturally and others with the assistance of a "stepper") into other Earths and re-build lives there. The book spends a lot of time digging into the parallel Earths and the possibilities such an existence bring to light. However, the main thrust of the story around the search for "what is it all for?" ...more

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Oct 30, 2013 Michael Price rated it it was amazing

Terry Pratchett does it again. I really liked this book. I loved Terry's dry sense of humor and his ability make awkward moments seen even more awkward in this book. The idea of a dead Tibetan cyborg making all of Earth's big decisions sat well with me. Joshua was a very lovable character too. Can't wait to finish number two and see what happens now that the Lobsang that we came to know on the Mark Twain has been gobbled up by First Person Singular. ...more

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