This isnt just a great Discworld book, its extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.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.Guardian
The Shepherds Crown is a sometimes sad, often funny and eminently suitable testament to the life and career of Terry Pratchett.David Barnett, Independent
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 languages 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
This final book stands among the very best of [ Pratchett's] work . . . An exceptionally crafted finale from one of the greatsSchool Library Journal (starred review)
Pratchett's final work is a tour de force of compassion, great wit, and gleeful storytelling.Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A worthy crown to Terry Pratchetts 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