This isn’t just a great Discworld book, it’s extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.

From the shadow of dementia, a brilliant novel shines: Terry Pratchett's last book is a funny, fearless farewell . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession.

A joyful sign-off from a master of fantasy fiction . . . High-octane literary enjoyment.

Terry Pratchett was never so witty, direct and generous as in this, his final Discworld novel.

The Shepherd’s Crown is a sometimes sad, often funny and eminently suitable testament to the life and career of Terry Pratchett.

A crowning achievement for Terry Pratchett and his Discworld . . . This is a book for all ages, the tour de force of one of the English language’s greatest authors, who, in the midst of encroaching darkness and facing so many terrors of his own, has contrived to astound us one last time with his craft.

This final book stands among the very best of [Pratchett's] work . . . An exceptionally crafted finale from one of the greats

Pratchett's final work is a tour de force of compassion, great wit, and gleeful storytelling.

A worthy crown to Terry Pratchett’s phenomenal artistic achievement.

The last Discworld offering is a poignant farewell, both to Pratchett's readership and to his extraordinary world.

As ever in Pratchett's work, empathy and compassion are foregrounded. With its humour and humaneness, it reminds us, too, that its author, as Tiffany says of her deceased friend, 'is . . . was . . . unfollowable.'

Something to treasure

Funny, sad and extremely moving . . . most will likely consider it one of the strongest, and certainly one of the most – possibly the most – moving [of the Discworld novels].

Terry Pratchett kicks the bejaysus out of JK Rowling...If you haven't read Pratchett before then give yourself a treat and buy this book.

Exuberant energy and humour...

Sure to be as popular with both children and adults as all his other books.

Wintersmith is not written and does not read as a "young adult" book, and succeeds all the more for that. Very enjoyable.

[The Discworld books] have retained the lively wit, sly wisdom and compelling narratives

...Pratchett's usual mix of uproarious comedy and deceptively serious thought...

He's probably the funniest writer in English today....great themes with huge doses of comedy.

...bookshelves everywhere would be poorer without the Discworld.

Funny and winning as ever.

...charming in every sense of the word. Beautifully written and at times highly comic, it is an extraordinary achievement...

...crackles with energy and humour.

A new Terry Pratchett is always a big event and true-to-form Wintersmith is crackling with energy and humour.

Pratchett fans would love to find this under the Christmas tree.

...a delightful tale...

...wonderfully inventive...

This is a really good book!

Wintersmith is an entertaining mix of comic characters, clever diaogue and great atmosphere. It is a witty fantasy read with heights of imaginative writing that few authors can reach. There is real magic at work in Wintersmith.