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jb16772's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and enlightening. The wizards of Unseen University get stuck on roundworld, a non-magical world they created in the first The science of discworld, but they aren't alone. Elves have invaded roundworld and the wizards decide to stay to save roundworld from the evil elves. As with the first book the story is used to further explain scientific topics, with each story chapter followed by a science chapter.
Both are highly enjoyable, though naturally the wizards are funnier. The balance between story and non-fiction falls heavily in favour of the latter, which can on occassion be a bit too lengthy in comparison.
Both are highly enjoyable, though naturally the wizards are funnier. The balance between story and non-fiction falls heavily in favour of the latter, which can on occassion be a bit too lengthy in comparison.
in_the_reids's review against another edition
5.0
Great installment.
I've been totally enamored with Pterry and Discworld for well over 15 years (since i was a wee free lad). The adage "write what you know" perfectly outlines the breadth of Sir Terry's wisdom in that he writes about EVERYTHING!
Fans of every stripe would agree that stories on the Disc bring something unique to the bloated genre of fantasy, and the contributions of Ian Stewart & Jack Cohen only goes to enforce what we already know; that for all the fun and silliness, Terry builds his stories upon a solid foundation of a an exhaustive cultural capital.
What better way is there to get learned about the wonderful world of SCIENCE (which sometimes feels even more far-fetched than the dalliances of wizards, trolls and boorish gods), than to have the whip-sharp wit of Terry Pratchett guide you through the history of our strange and humble Roundworld?
I love time travel stories where the protagonist has to tinker and fix major past events to ensure the proper unraveling of history. When it's the good old boys of UU at it, you know you're in for a bloody good treat.
I read the first two installments several years ago, brushing passed the heady dollops of science, and even without that (which admittedly is pretty much the main point behind these books) it's still worthy of the canon. This time round, I've found that the concise history of all things 'thinky' enhances the experience a heck of a lot more. Ian and Jack have proven themselves to be fun communicators of their passion and are clear fans of Terry's; effortlessly dropping in a plethora of examples from the series to illustrate their points.
If you are new to the series however, it might be worthwhile giving The Science's a miss this time round. But don't be fooled, they're every bit as relevant to the understanding of Terry as a beautifully, big-minded bastard as much as his other, more conventional stories are.
A. (good) Reid
I've been totally enamored with Pterry and Discworld for well over 15 years (since i was a wee free lad). The adage "write what you know" perfectly outlines the breadth of Sir Terry's wisdom in that he writes about EVERYTHING!
Fans of every stripe would agree that stories on the Disc bring something unique to the bloated genre of fantasy, and the contributions of Ian Stewart & Jack Cohen only goes to enforce what we already know; that for all the fun and silliness, Terry builds his stories upon a solid foundation of a an exhaustive cultural capital.
What better way is there to get learned about the wonderful world of SCIENCE (which sometimes feels even more far-fetched than the dalliances of wizards, trolls and boorish gods), than to have the whip-sharp wit of Terry Pratchett guide you through the history of our strange and humble Roundworld?
I love time travel stories where the protagonist has to tinker and fix major past events to ensure the proper unraveling of history. When it's the good old boys of UU at it, you know you're in for a bloody good treat.
I read the first two installments several years ago, brushing passed the heady dollops of science, and even without that (which admittedly is pretty much the main point behind these books) it's still worthy of the canon. This time round, I've found that the concise history of all things 'thinky' enhances the experience a heck of a lot more. Ian and Jack have proven themselves to be fun communicators of their passion and are clear fans of Terry's; effortlessly dropping in a plethora of examples from the series to illustrate their points.
If you are new to the series however, it might be worthwhile giving The Science's a miss this time round. But don't be fooled, they're every bit as relevant to the understanding of Terry as a beautifully, big-minded bastard as much as his other, more conventional stories are.
A. (good) Reid
readacorn's review against another edition
4.0
Die Elfen sabotieren ein weiteres Experiment an der Unsichtbaren Universität : diesmal verschlägt es die Zauberer mit Ridcully, Rincewind und ihre Gefährten auf die Rundwelt, auf der die seltsame Spezies Mensch lebt. Und während die Scheibenweltler auf dem Planeten nach den Saboteuren suchen, erfahren sie vieles über seine Bewohner, das ihnen bisher verborgen war : warum leben die Menschen Geschichten? Aus welchem Grund reisten sie zum Mond? Weshalb wurden sie intelligent -und wurden sie es überhaupt?
Der zweite Band der "Wissenschaft der Scheibenwelt"-Reihe. Diese Bücher gefallen wir noch besser als die eigentlichen Scheibenwelt-Romane.
Mithilfe der Scheibenwelt wird uns die Rundwelt erklärt - und umgekehrt. Dabei wird auf die unterschiedlichsten Themen wie Physik, Chemie, Kulturgeschichte, Medizin, Biologie, Mathematik, Soziologe, Mystik, Anatomie, Technik, Philosophie, Genetik, Religion, etc auf anspruchs- und humorvolle Weise eingegangen. Wer die Scheibenwelt-Romane kennt und mag sollte sich diese Reihe nicht entgehen lassen.
"Wir brauchen unsere Geschichten um das Universum zu verstehen, und vergessen manchmal, dass es nur Geschichten sind."
Der zweite Band der "Wissenschaft der Scheibenwelt"-Reihe. Diese Bücher gefallen wir noch besser als die eigentlichen Scheibenwelt-Romane.
Mithilfe der Scheibenwelt wird uns die Rundwelt erklärt - und umgekehrt. Dabei wird auf die unterschiedlichsten Themen wie Physik, Chemie, Kulturgeschichte, Medizin, Biologie, Mathematik, Soziologe, Mystik, Anatomie, Technik, Philosophie, Genetik, Religion, etc auf anspruchs- und humorvolle Weise eingegangen. Wer die Scheibenwelt-Romane kennt und mag sollte sich diese Reihe nicht entgehen lassen.
"Wir brauchen unsere Geschichten um das Universum zu verstehen, und vergessen manchmal, dass es nur Geschichten sind."
lucasporra's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
embermantles's review against another edition
2.0
The "science of" chapters are filled with anti-semitism and other concerning opinions about oppressed peoples. Which was very disappointing, because the story chapters were entertaining.
Won't be reading another Pratchett book.
Won't be reading another Pratchett book.
cameronkc's review against another edition
3.0
Great book that changes gears from part science to story. This makes it challenging to stay engaged but the book is solid regardless. I understand the pacing and flow. However, that was also my biggest problem with the book.
scheu's review against another edition
4.0
A bit all over the place in comparison to book 1, but still very entertaining.
bookslucyking's review against another edition
3.0
Příběh s Mágy byl trochu zmatený, ale i tak to byla zábava, hlavně tam byl Mrakoplaš a toho já prostě miluju :D ... část s vědou, achjo, proč jen Pratchett měl tento "brilantní" nápad, já vím, že měl vědu rád, ale mě to hrozně nebavilo. Styl, jakým to ti vědci píšou, rádoby jako Terry, ale u nich to prostě nefunguje, občas mi ty jejich vědecké názory přišli až urážlivé. Prostě pokud něco nejde vysvětlit vědou, tak je to blbost a ty jsi hloupý, pokud tomu věříš. Takže jsem nakonec přeskakovala část s vědou a víceméně četla jen Pratchettův příběh s Mágy. Škoda, že z toho radši neudělal plnohodnotnou zeměplochu, bylo by to super. Nějak se pokusím prokousat i těmi dalšími dvěmi knihami z Vědy na Zeměploše, protože si chci přečíst ty příběhy, ale už teď se rozhodně netěším zase na tu vědeckou část. Není tak klasické kompletní zeměplochy.
woweewhoa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A fun Discworld novella! It isn't a groundbreaking or particularly Impressive Discworld story, but I still had a lot of fun with it!
There's a lot of social science focused in this book, though there's a very Euro-centric view of 'civilization', which some of the books attempts to back peddle on, but it still lands there.
There's a lot of social science focused in this book, though there's a very Euro-centric view of 'civilization', which some of the books attempts to back peddle on, but it still lands there.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, Racism, and Alcohol