It has been years since I first read this book. I must admit, I had forgotten the entire storyline and the characters. In fact, if not for Goodreads, I might have thought this book was new to me. So much for my memory!

On to the book review..

This was cute. In this first Discworld book, we meet the failed wizard Rincewind and the clueless tourist Twoflower. Through some twist of fate, Rincewind is tasked with keeping Twoflower alive. Given how cowardly and inept Rincewind is, it is a good thing Twoflower happens to be traveling with a magic, walking piece of luggage that is programmed to protect and follow its master any- and everywhere. 

I love the quirky sense of humor that Pratchett brings to his Discworld novels. I smile a lot and may even occasionally giggle a bit. The shenanigans of the tourist perfectly exemplifies how a lot of travelers move through foreign lands, oblivious to dangers and in awe of what the locals consider mundane. Also, as a photographer myself, Twoflower's insistence on photographing everything, no matter how dangerous or inane, made me laugh in self-mockery. Same, Twoflower, same. I am that tourist, too!

I'm planning on reading a Discworld novel every month until the series has been completed. So...on to the next!