A review by itmegreg
Mort by Terry Pratchett

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

4.25

Exploring the character of Death, this novel reaches some of the highest highs of the DIscworld series so far. Simultaneously morose and lighthearted, tense and funny, this book examines life, death, destiny, purpose and identity. The characters once again jump off of the page, fully realized and unique, with a couple of returning faces from previous novel. Just underneath a layer of humor, Pratchett paints portraits of other-worldly realms and concepts that are both striking and alien. Fantastic read, will read again.

•  “Albert grunted. "Do you know what happens to lads who ask too many questions?"
  Mort thought for a moment.
  "No," he said eventually, "what?"
  There was silence.
  Then Albert straightened up and said, "Damned if I know. Probably they get answers, and serve 'em right.” 
•  “THAT’S MORTALS FOR YOU, Death continued. THEY’VE ONLY GOT A FEW YEARS IN THIS WORLD AND THEY SPEND THEM ALL IN MAKING THINGS COMPLICATED FOR THEMSELVES. FASCINATING.” 
•  “People don't alter history any more than birds alter the sky, they just make brief patterns in it.” 
•  “Well,----me,” he said. “A----ing wizard. I hate----ing wizards!” “You shouldn’t----them, then,” muttered one of his henchmen, effortlessly pronouncing a row of dashes.” 
• "Mort!"