alevivaughn's Journal

Rincewind is back with his strongest book yet. This feels like the first Wizards book that isn’t a parody of something else and

What happens when Death gets tired of claiming souls and hires an intern so he can live a human life? A strange premise but one that this book does very well. I liked this book a lot and feel Pratchett’s world coming mo...

A scientific classic for a reason. Although this felt more like a “skim the surface” type of book rather a rigorous understanding of the universe. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a perception change and ...

The start of a classic fantasy I can already tell I’m going to love. Robin Hobb’s writing feels different in a way that makes me feel cozy but also tuned in and invested in Fitz and everything going on in his life. Excit...

Why can’t women be Wizards? The thesis statement of this story, which I think is relevant for our world today. A huge step up from the first two chronological books, and where I would actually recommend starting the Disc...

A really great and wholesome story. The narration also boosted the enjoyment factor to the max. Definitely would recommend.

A great conclusion to one of my new all-time favorite series. This book leaves plenty of loose ends for the future, while also ending the story of Hadrian Marlowe (for now). Series Ranking 1. Disquiet Gods 2. Demon in...

Even for his “worse” early works this was a good conclusion to the Colour of Magic/Light Fantastic duology. I actually felt kind of sad knowing it’ll be a while until I hear from Rincewind and Twoflower again in later bo...

Not typically a fan of short stories but these were great and really made me appreciate Ray Bradbury’s writing style and story telling.