The Cruise of the Talking Fish

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

David Barnett, Independent

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

Kat Brown, Daily Telegraph

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.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail

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

Nicholas Tucker, Independent

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

Amanda Craig, Guardian

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.

The Conversation

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

Michael Dirda, Washington Post

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

Imogen Russell Williams, Metro

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

Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Something to treasure

Kirkus Reviews

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.'

James Lovegrove, Financial Times

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].

Juliette Harrisson, Den of Geek

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

School Library Journal (starred review)