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The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett My rating: 2 of 5 stars I recently finished the first book in the The Long Earth series. While it's an interesting and entertaining read, I wasn't overly impressed. Having read numerous novels about parallel worlds or universes, I'd categorize this one more as science fiction fantasy than pure science fiction. Despite my initial impression, I plan to continue the series, as I've already purchased the entire set. A Brief Summary The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter introduces a mind-bending concept: a multiverse of parallel Earths, each accessible through a device called a "Stepper." The story follows Joshua Valiente, an ordinary man who discovers his ability to traverse these infinite worlds with the guidance of the enigmatic AI, Lobsang. As they venture deeper into the multiverse, they encounter worlds with vastly different histories and futures, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations and the evoluti...