so-soI'm willing to cut my favourite author some slack as this was his first published book, and it came out more than 50 years ago.
That being said, here's a fairly objective breakdown of the pros and cons. 1/?
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The Carpet People | 
so-soI'm willing to cut my favourite author some slack as this was his first published book, and it came out more than 50 years ago.
That being said, here's a fairly objective breakdown of the pros and cons. 1/?
I'd be inclined to call the Emperor a "...", in such circumstances as well!
Tsk. The nerve of petrified creatures not to deliver proper auditory responses. 🤪
pickThis is fun and creative but the idea of a whole world full of creatures living in the carpet kind of gave me the heebie jeebies. But that's just me. It probably won't make your skin crawl.
pickWell, that was totally bizarre in a wondrous way. Even though it's OBVIOUS he wrote this as a teenager, his wit and commentary are still apparent. Especially with regards to kings and governments. So many wonderful one liners in here. Still, I probably would only recommend this to fellow members of the #pratchettposse 😁😁🤣🤣
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so-soWell, I did manage to finish this book, and I give it a So-So rating. You can tell this was written when he was a teenager and I agree with his introduction that there were two different authors for this book the 17-year-old and the 48-year-old Terry Pratchett. I‘m glad he decided heavily edit THE CARPET PEOPLE, Because it certainly needed it. It was a quick read and there was certainly humor that I found appealing. But the story was lacking.
On page 188 of 250 and I‘m having a rough time getting back into it. Not much left, so I hope to finish it tonight. Wish me luck!
so-soI don't know if I'm going to make it through #OokBOokClub but I made it through this one so I've got high hopes! Pratchett's first work was easy to put down because nothing grabbed me. I liked the illustrations and a few of his observations but I struggled through this very short book.
pickI‘m going with pick because this was short enough to keep me going. I also can‘t blame the book if all I want to do is prepare for the Chuck Tingle read along next month. 😬
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A million times the wights lost, and were killed. But that was somewhere else. And now they were alive. And that‘s known as History, which is written only by the living.
Is our battle cry also On Epen Ny? Asking for a friend. #OokBOokClub #PratchettPosse
Ok, I‘m going to try to spend 5 years reading Pratchett‘s works. No promises, though. #OokBOokClub #PratchettPosse
pickRead this on my kindle for #OokBOokClub I really enjoyed it, lots of humor and adventure mixed with comments here and there that gave an idea of the authors views on things. Quick question though, I know this is a hashtag being used for the read along, but what does it stand for? 😊 @TricksyTails
pickI enjoyed this early (and revised) story from Pratchett, it was a fun adventure, with some of his trademark observations on life and wit worked in throughout. I also enjoyed the story included at the end as he first wrote it in serial form at 17 for the local paper. It‘s great to see his early work and developing voice, that we know grows into such a great writer in years to come.
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#192019 #1971
So true!
Too many drills sometimes equal the same as to many false alarms.... and this part seemed pretty on point today sadly.
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Just starting this for the #OokBOokClub. My first Terry Pratchett (second if you count the fabulous GOOD OMENS). So glad we have all hardwood floors.
Just starting my Pratchett today, I have this one from the library and the other 2 for Feb on the way. But so far this one is an easy read. So interesting to see the beginnings of his writing style emerging in this story that he originally wrote at 17 and then re-worked for re-release later. You can definitely see his social commentary sneaking through in great ways already even during this simple story.
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pickI liked Terry Pratchett‘s first book way more than I expected. The idea of people living in the carpet is simply delightful. I loved the colorful hairs and dust, the snargs, the pones, the adventures. There are clearly two Pratchetts at work, and often I can see who wrote what. The story is all over the place but the imagination and the witty observations are vintage Pratchett. And Sir Terry‘s own illustrations are a special treat! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
And this cuteness is happening right now in my bed. I am so lucky
#bunniesoflitsy
And with an #ookbookclub read, what else does one need for happiness?
This book is so weird. Totally understand now why I never let people read what I wrote when I was 17 😂😂.
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The first page of the first book of Terry Pratchett and he already writes something equally witty and profound. And that‘s what I love about him.
I am reading along for the #ookbookclub - I have read almost all Discworld books but not his other works.
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pick#OokBOokClub #PratchettPosse
Finished the first book already. @TricksyTails
Can't really decide whether it's a pick or a so-so. It's good, just not as good as his later works. 3 Stars, so rather a pick.
Sing: "The heat is on,... The heat is o-on... "
I just stood outside for 45 min watching the oil delivery guy smoking next to the hose leading from his lorry into the oil tank cellar. That guy *shakes head*
Anyway, heating is back on.
Yes, I put those stickers on the picture so you can't see the cobwebs behind the radiator.
I did some reading, in between making tea and syphoning off warmth from the cats. (Ghost is better)
It's Saturday morning. It's effing cold in my flat, because - yes, you all guessed it already - the central heating system has broken down again.
I've lost count as to how often this has happened within the last two or three months. It always happens at the weekend.
We're wrapping up warm, drink tea and read.
Starting a bit early for #OokBOokClub. @TricksyTails
pickJumping into the Pratchett line up for the #OokbOokclub. A whimsical little book. The story itself was okay, it has some interesting parts and metaphors. I amused myself more trying to picture and figure out what all the areas of the carpet were.
Life choices are in question... continue ASOIAF reread or all the Pratchett bae. Oh no! #fantasy #fantasyreader #met_createchange #igreads #bookstagram #booklover #bookaddict #bookblogger #bookreviewer #wanderingswithwords #theunreadshelfproject2018 #bibliophile
I won‘t be able to vacuum again without thinking about The Carpet People! 🌪 #OokBOokClub
But to be perfectly honest, after the first two chapters I skimmed & bailed. The most interesting parts were Pratchett‘s forward note and illustrations. I did like the carpet metaphor for the universe though, clever!
-Have a suspicion that this borrows a little too much inspiration from indigenous people stereotypes to be viewed uncritically in the 21st century.
-Weirdly enough, considering the amount of reprints, it feels like it still needs one more run through with spellcheck (which I guess is a computer feature that didn't exist when it was first published...)
-Pacing drags a little. 2/? 2y
-Similar to Tiffany Aching books in the Discworld series, Pratchett obviously started out early with an affinity for introducing heavier topics, harsher truths in a quiet, matter of fact way to a younger audience.
-Short termagant interlude so quietly, achingly sad.
-Pones are my new favourite fantasy creature.
-Illustrations a black-and-white Roald Dahl/Shel Silverstein vibes. 4/? 2y
-Ideas of destiny, of choice, of telling stories and taking action so they become truth
-What you choose to fight for, contrasted with the nonsensical nature of most conflicts between peoples
-Fairly sophisticated evil bureaucratic machinations, (playing on leaders' fears and superstition, conquering from within to obtain materials and labour source and food, to harvest further resources), given the probable reading demographic 5/5 2y