Terry Pratchett
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Date read: 27 - 31 December 2016
Length: 190 pages
After the Munrung's village is destroyed by the Fray, they must go in search of a new home. Along the way they meet all kinds of people, not all good. They meet Brocando who was king of Jeopard before he disappeared for a year. Together they return to take over the throne and defeat the mouls who worship the Fray.
Terry Pratchett's first ever novel! I was quite excited to read this to see where it all began. The imagination of the carpet is good. To look at something so ordinary and come up with this whole world is quite a talent!
There's a good mix of likeable and not-so-likeable characters. It's quite down to earth and believable, as much as living in a carpet can be!
It can be a bit overwhelming though. The plot was hard to follow at times with so many names of various people and places being thrown at you. Once you get down to a few basic characters it's a lot easier and less mind boggling. You can tell it's an early novel, but you've got to start somewhere!
Although confusing at times, I'm glad I read The Carpet People. It gives you an insight into the early imagination of one of the best fantasy authors.
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Thanks,
The Wee Librocubicularist
