The Folklore of Discworld: Legends, Myths, and Customs from the Discworld with Helpful Hints from Planet Earth Audiobook

" For those who have read many of the Discworld books, it's obvious that Sir Pratchett has used existing folklore as a starting point for much of what goes on in the Discworld. I liked learning about Roundworld folklore, some old, some new and the discussion on how they've changed over the years. The section on the different personas of Santa Claus is a great example. "

" a fun supplement to Discworld. Pratchett's co-author here is a respected folklorist, and adds great background information on the "sources" of Discworld myths and lore. "

" This was an interesting read, even if it didn't provide any really new information. "

" An interesting look at the folklore underlying the Discworld series of books. Worth a read to get a glimpse into the traditions and characters underlying the stories. "

" Excellent and very interesting stuff. Now only if I could remember even half of what I read I might be able to appear as somewhat smart person. "

" Definitely some interesting tidbits in this book that is really a set of essays. However, it lacks cohesion and proceeds from topic to topic. It is an interesting book but would have benefited from more cohesion. A fun take on the Discworld and folklore written in an interesting way. "

" Entertaining with the satire of the Discworld novels, but with insight into origins of our own worlds folklore. "

" Terry Pratchett explains himself and the origins of a lot of the Discworld concepts. "

" An interesting book about folklore found in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series with real world comparisons. A must-read for Discworld geeks. "

" A bit all over the place. Still enjoyable and chock-full with myths(or rather whispers) from our pant leg. "

" Doesn't spend enough time on any one subject to be all that interest. A shallow look at a lot of areas but nothing more substantial than a quick Google search would reveal. "

" A great and interesting companion to any Discworld fan. The book draws many parallels between Discworld folklore and the folklore of Earth. Some of the connections are a little weak, but all in all it was a pretty good book. "

" An interesting look at Mythology, I leaned both the myths themselves and got new insight into the diskworld series. "

" It's fun as Pratchett goes through how known Folklore finds its way onto the disc. In the audio version the last hour is a recording of a discussion between Pratchett and guys favored folklorist at a public appearance. "

" It started out okay but it was a little boring. "

" Woud have preferred something a bit more in depth with more on the origins and meanings of the folklore featured (much like the science of Discworld series). But still enjoyable and informative. "

" Did you know there were so many different versions of these "well known and commonplace" folklores? "

" An enjoyable journey through Discworld, reminding the reader of the parts of the novels that he may have recognised from somewhere else and providing insight on other aspects that had gone un-noticed. For someone that's read all of Pratchett's Discworld novels, this is a must-read "

" Read as a research book, managed to spark off a thousand more plotbunnies. Highly entertaining. Want to read more Pratchett but have very few left unread! "

" This could be a good read, but if you're a mythology buff like I am, it's just a rehashing of what you probably already know. As much as I tried to finish this book, I just couldn't. "

" It was interesting reading the origin stories of Earthly legends that found their way into the Discworld, but without a pithy narrative and the denzins of Ankh Morpork driving the stories, I found it a little dull. "