If you have ever read any Terry Pratchett and wondered where it all started, this second volume of short stories he wrote as a teenager will give you a glimpse into the ground floor of what would become one of the most celebrated writers of our times. The wit and humor that came to pervade his better known stories can be seen being crafted here, and though not as devastatingly cunning as his later works, there is no mistaking the raw talent that is underlying these stories. This would be a great collection to start a young reader on who hasn't read any of his Trucker series as one of the stories included is very similar, if not the basis for the series itself. This would also be a great gift for any Terry Pratchett fan who would love to read more that they might not have known of. The only reason this is a two star review is that quite frankly I have become spoiled; all these years of Discworld novels etc have made this book a little too bland for me but there are a few gems in here that made me chuckle and that is really all I need to make me say you should be picking it up for yourself. Young Terry Pratchett is sure to enchant just as his older self did.
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