“A wonderful story, by turns harrowing and triumphant.” — New York Times Book Review
“Pratchett’s examination of questions about religious belief, the nature of culture and what it means to be human [...] is a terrific, thought-provoking book.” — Washington Post Book World
“A searching exploration of good and evil, fate and free will, both as broad and as deep as anything this brilliant author has produced so far. ” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Neatly balancing the somber and the wildly humorous in a riveting tale of discovery, Pratchett shows himself at the height of his powers.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“It is hard to imagine a reader who won’t feel welcomed into this nation.” — Horn Book (starred review)
“Quirky wit and broad vision make this a fascinating survival story on many levels.” — Booklist (starred review)
“A rich and thought-provoking read.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“A classic survival tale that offers laughs and much to mull over, this is a wonderfully entertaining novel.” (starred review) — KLIATT