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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Another great book about the discworld. This can be read as a total stand alone, as the characters don't appear again.
The story is set in a desert kingdom that is basically broke because it buries their kings in pyramids, which turns out not to be such a good idea for many more reasons. But you better read the book to learn about the pyramids.
The story follows Pteppic or Teppic, the son of the king of the Old Kingdom. Since the country doesn't have any money the king sends him to Ankh-Morpork to learn a trade, he becomes an assassin. But then his father dies and he has to go back and be king. Back in the Old Kingdom he is faced with the backwardness of the country and the little influence he has as a king.
And then there was the thing with the pyramids.
I really enjoyed this book. Pratchett combines so many stories and ideas in this book, and of course he looks at them a little different than we normally do. I just like how he makes you think about the things you always believed and never questioned.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes to laugh and peek outside the box.
The story is set in a desert kingdom that is basically broke because it buries their kings in pyramids, which turns out not to be such a good idea for many more reasons. But you better read the book to learn about the pyramids.
The story follows Pteppic or Teppic, the son of the king of the Old Kingdom. Since the country doesn't have any money the king sends him to Ankh-Morpork to learn a trade, he becomes an assassin. But then his father dies and he has to go back and be king. Back in the Old Kingdom he is faced with the backwardness of the country and the little influence he has as a king.
And then there was the thing with the pyramids.
I really enjoyed this book. Pratchett combines so many stories and ideas in this book, and of course he looks at them a little different than we normally do. I just like how he makes you think about the things you always believed and never questioned.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes to laugh and peek outside the box.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't see this one recommended much among the Discworld novels but I quite liked it. Pratchett in all his glory. đź‘Źđź‘Ź
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3 stars.
This is my sixteenth discworld book! Which is crazy. This one reminded me a lot of moving pictures, in that it introduces a whole new area and characters and focuses on a weird, unnecessarily complex idea that doesn’t really make much sense and requires you to just go with it.
This is definitely one of the more meh books of the Discworld series. There aren’t really a ton of likable or particularly interesting characters, and while it’s funny as always, it’s not quite as funny as some of the other books.
This is my sixteenth discworld book! Which is crazy. This one reminded me a lot of moving pictures, in that it introduces a whole new area and characters and focuses on a weird, unnecessarily complex idea that doesn’t really make much sense and requires you to just go with it.
This is definitely one of the more meh books of the Discworld series. There aren’t really a ton of likable or particularly interesting characters, and while it’s funny as always, it’s not quite as funny as some of the other books.
This is the second Discworld book I have read. For starters, I enjoyed this book more than The Color of Magic (the first book in the series and the other book I have read); you can tell that Pratchett has figured out what works in his blend of satirical fantasy. Although the story includes fantastical elements, most of the comedy focuses on poking fun at history and religion.
Teppic the son of the king Djelibeybi trains to become an assassin, but after his father dies returns to assume the throne. As king his decisions don’t matter as the real power lies with the High Priest Dios who is against any changes whatsoever. Soon after building a pyramid larger than any ever before time itself becomes warped and the made-up gods return and the dead kings walk again!
The setting is a fantasy version of ancient Egypt. Much of the comedy centers on jokes about various elements of this culture. Also we spend a short time with the Ephebians who are the kingdoms neighbors and humorous versions of ancient Greeks full of philosophers. Instead of professional speakers known as sophists, they even have a professional listener who nods and smiles at whatever you have to say for money! The book is mostly a comedy for good laughs, but if it makes any serious point it is that getting too caught up in old ways without ever allowing for innovation or change can be dangerous and that rituals with no purpose are pointless wastes of time and mostly make a tired old priesthood feel better about itself.
Teppic the son of the king Djelibeybi trains to become an assassin, but after his father dies returns to assume the throne. As king his decisions don’t matter as the real power lies with the High Priest Dios who is against any changes whatsoever. Soon after building a pyramid larger than any ever before time itself becomes warped and the made-up gods return and the dead kings walk again!
The setting is a fantasy version of ancient Egypt. Much of the comedy centers on jokes about various elements of this culture. Also we spend a short time with the Ephebians who are the kingdoms neighbors and humorous versions of ancient Greeks full of philosophers. Instead of professional speakers known as sophists, they even have a professional listener who nods and smiles at whatever you have to say for money! The book is mostly a comedy for good laughs, but if it makes any serious point it is that getting too caught up in old ways without ever allowing for innovation or change can be dangerous and that rituals with no purpose are pointless wastes of time and mostly make a tired old priesthood feel better about itself.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A great story poking fun at religion, culture, and tradition. This was the first discworld book since The Colour of Magic to have distinct sections and I greatly appreciate that.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Really slow start. I really enjoyed the last 3rd or so, but more for Pratchett’s clever wordplay than the actual plot.