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The Folklore of Discworld

By: Terry Pratchett, Jacqueline Simpson
Narrated by: Michael Fenton Stevens
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Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from a stone, yet sadly, some of these things are now beginning to be forgotten. Legends, myths, and fairy tales: our world is made up of the stories we told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings which on Earth are creatures of the imagination - like vampires, trolls, witches, and possibly, gods - are real, alive and in some cases kicking on the Disc.

In The Folklore of Discworld, Terry Pratchett teams up with leading British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson to take an irreverent yet illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated, and affectionately libelled in the uniquely imaginative universe of Discworld.

©2008 Terry and Lyn Pratchett and Jacqueline Simpson (P)2012 Random House AudioGo Classics Fantasy Fiction Witty Funny Witchcraft Magic Users Ancient History

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Really interesting book, not just about discworld but masses of information about folklore in general. My only criticism could be I would like more information on discworld itself. However I have discovered lots about what folk lore is and isn't! and the sources of several well known tales. Just off to listen for the third time.

Not what I expected, but better.

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I LOVE DISC WORLD YES YES YES YES YES SO GOOD YES YES YES YEEESSSSSSSSS

YES

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For those who already have a hard copy, there is a recorded interview between Sir Terry and Jacqueline which was not published in the hard copy.

Extra content

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We own this in paper format too, and I enjoyed it so much that I wanted it in this format to enjoy on the go. A couple of mispronunciations pulled me out of the narration a few times, but this is such a great book. Full of fascinating insights into the Discworld and our own folklore. It's also worth buying the whole audiobook just for the interview at the end with PTerry and Jacqueline Simpson.

Fascinating.

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I love the Discworld series, having been lent 'the colour of magic' by a friend in the early 90's (can anyone say they still have their original copy?) I also happen to know Jacqui personally, though it was a while before I realised she was 'that Jacqueline'.
This audio book has made me want to revisit my collection. Some of the 'accents' and place names were a bit ropey, and maybe not how I envisaged them but thats all part of Discworld.
The highlight for me was the interview recording at the end of this book, listening to a beloved and learned friend and my literary hero chatting animatedly. Loved it!

My favourite series of books explained

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If you have any interest in folklore read this. Or better still listen and enjoy hearing Terry Pratchett himself.

If you have any interest in folklore read this.

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Wasn't sure what to expect of this, but 5 stars overall, I dropped a star for the main narrator because he pronounced Lancre as Lan-kray and Brutha (Small Gods) as Brewtha when the joke is Brother Brutha. Rehash of all the books as pertaining to folklore, and a lovely interview with both the authors at the end, so worth the price of the book just for that in my opinion.

Wonderful

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Where does The Folklore of Discworld rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Hard to say in that it's different from the Discworld stories, but I enjoyed it very much, packed with the background folklore from around the world, cleverly tied into the stories by Terry Pratchett.

Who was your favorite character and why?

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What does Michael Fenton Stevens bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His reading is clear and expressive. I don't understand the review that said it was monotone and lacking expression. Where he speaks as a Discworld character it is of course different from Nigel Planer/Tony Robinson/Stephen Briggs but that doesn't detract.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If I had a 13hrs+ slot it would be good!

Fascinating!

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great to listen to, interesting facts on this world and the discworld, very enjoyable audio.

interesting stuff.

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I loved it , never had 13 hours gone so easy, long live Sir Terry Pratchett

so interesting

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