Disc World for kids
Do we have anyone else here who wouldn’t know Discworld ? If so, catch up as soon as possible! Thanks to this series, Terry Pratchett went down in the history of fantasy as an incomparable writer with a special sense of humor and unlimited imagination. If you think you already know all the crazy things, Pratchett will amaze you anyway. Despite the writer’s death, his texts are still alive. Some have not even been published yet! It is the compilation of such short formulas, known so far only from the press, is the book in question, About a caveman who traveled through time. Here we get a collection of stories that have absolutely no common theme. The history of space flight, the adventures of a football team, the fight against the plague of pirates – what will we not find here? Each chapter is a few minutes of great fun with the author’s unfettered imagination.
Common sense needs to stay home
As you read this collection of short stories, you should get rid of all common sense. The characters, as well as the stories themselves, are completely crazy here. A caveman who travels through time? Here you are! An inventor building a space rocket out of household utensils? Why not! It’s hard to read a book without a smile or even an expression of surprise on your face. However, if you love the grotesque as little as I do, you will be delighted.
Age restrictions?
Is it a children’s book? Yes, it is. You can even find some morals at the end of each story. The power of friendship, the destructiveness of quarrels, quite classic themes. However, will only the youngest have fun with it? Of course not! Terry Pratchett’s humor will appeal to everyone, regardless of age. Also the plots themselves, despite all their “strangeness”, are written very neatly, and the reader will discover the course of events with curiosity.
Scribble or a work of art?
One cannot forget about the illustrations, created in the already characteristic Mark Beech style. This artist has already become famous on the publishing market with his somewhat sloppy line. This style undoubtedly emphasizes the humorous nature of each of the stories, and all the stories are provided with several illustrations. Perhaps at the beginning the reader will take a moment to get used to the works of Beech, but after some time he will certainly appreciate their charm. There is also the possibility that he will always consider them ordinary scribbles.
We are waiting for more!
The biggest disadvantage of this collection of short stories? It’s just too short. Unfortunately, The Caveman Who Traveled Back in Time is a reading for a maximum of two evenings. It is perfect for reading to a child, but also for an independent reading adventure for adults. Here you can see the author’s famous abstraction and humor, and the stories are rubbing against mythological sagas, plots about football, and even space journeys. There are plenty of adventures to be found here, and each one is unique. The illustrations also neatly complement the interesting stories. I am waiting for the next collections of Terry Pratchett’s texts unearthed from the drawer!
