Quote by Terry Pratchett

As far as he could see, the drawings were simply alive. They might be colored earth on rock, but they were as alive as the kangaroo that'd just hopped away.

As far as he could see, the drawings were simply alive. They

Summary

This quote highlights the vivid and dynamic nature of the drawings that the speaker encountered. Despite being made with simple materials like colored earth on rock, the drawings appeared to be animated and full of life, just like the kangaroo that had recently moved. It emphasizes the powerful impact and realism of the artwork, suggesting that it possessed a captivating lifelike quality that surpassed mere static images.

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By Terry Pratchett

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