Moving Pictures: Discworld #10 Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I gave this one a go again because I'd been reading Pratchett on the bus recently and felt like I might have judged it poorly in the past; undeservedly putting it in the same range as Monstrous Regiment and not in a middle tier with Small Gods. Not that it was bad, I just didn't like it. And? Well, I'm glad I read it again, since it let me hang out with the wizards, who are always awesome, especially Ridcully. It was nice to be reminded of Gaspode's origin, as well as Detritus, and between Dibbler and the elephant herders it was well worth it. I thought the brief scene from the Patrician's view was interesting, since it was actually a bit more introspective than I feel he usually is--a meditation on how he lives for the city that I didn't expect. As always with Pratchett, when I don't think something's funny I have to ask myself if I just didn't get the joke, and I think part of it's true here--there were some old film nods I'd missed, as well as some of the more Lovecraftian moments. However, I had trouble liking Ginger or, after he left the University, Victor, and that probably doesn't help matters. I'd read somewhere that Pratchett thought of his work as almost cinematic in pacing-hence the cuts, sounds, etc, so I was interested in what he had to say about film itself, but, while I agree with some of the points, I didn't really like his conclusion, which is reare for me and Pratchett. I'm glad I read it again, and will certainly not be moving my copy along anytime soon, but not one of my personal faves. "

" For anyone who's attended college, the tale of Ponder Stibbon's 'exam' alone is worth the read. It's also comforting to know that what Hollywood has done to our world, it can do to another, too. "

" This book has stuck into my head unlike any other, and I can't decide if it's the brilliance of the book itself or the subject of his satire. I think we're drowning in Hollywood's flotsam & jetsum everyday and this just helps to keep me laughing while we all choke. "

" Enjoyed this one, especially Gaspode & Laddie. "

" A reread. Discworld #10. Mostly movie gags, but nothing to obsucre that I noticed. "

" This is not my favorite Discworld novel, but it introduces Gaspode, who ultimately becomes a great recurring character. "

" This book seems even more relevant these days as the obsession with fame continues and the Z list grows ever bigger. "

" Holy Wood. Draw your own conclusions! A lot of "you'll never work again in this town" compensated for by the introduction of Gaspode, the world's only talking dog. "

" Not the best Pratchett I have ever read. Although still enjoyable and funny, I actually struggled through bits. You need to know quite a bit about the movie industry to get the jokes. "

" I loved it! It's a must-read for any sarcastic movie-buff. "

" His spoof on Hollywood and the movie making industry but set on his usual discworld, this was humorous like the others but the subject was just not as appealing to me. "

" Got a bit better towards the end, but still pretty slow throughout. Lots of funny bit making fun of Hollywood, er, I mean Holy Wood, but not nearly enough action. "

" He looked kinda like my uncle Oscar. "

" Oh my gawd...out of all the Discworlds which have been made into movies- how have they NOT done this one?! "

" This is my least favorite of the Discworld series I've read so far. While there were sections of Pratchett's typical satirical humor scattered throughout the story, I found myself skipping pages of other sections where the story lagged. "

" 12.19pm "

" Magic alongs a film industry on Discworld. Holy wood!! "

" I checked this book out of the library twice before I bought it. It's probably on of my favorite Discworld books. Along with Soul Music, half the fun is picking out all ten million Hollywood allusions. "

" Not his best Discworld novel. A lot of the gags are obvious and the only interesting/likable characters were Gaspode the Wonder Dog, Headmaster Ridcully, and Ponder Stibbons. At least the ending got pretty strong, though, it had some pretty classic Pratchett-funny moments. "

" Absolutely entertained, I had difficult time to gasp, because most of the time I was either giggling or laughing like a crazy person. "

" Well as always a good read but not one of my favourite Pratchett novels and a little disappointing. Pratchett's take on the Discworld doing the movies is a good attempt and has a few laughs in it. I recommend it as a read but there is a lot more discworld novels out there which I would rather read. "

" One of the funniest books Ive read. You will see lots of movie parodies, done as only Pratchett can. "