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Pyramids
by Terry Pratchett
Set in a psudo-Egyptian dynasty, with a number of biblical references (my favourite being the Plague of Frog) this doesn't make fun of Egyptian culture, but at the ceremonial traditions that a people do with no real understanding as to why. Looking at the whole Egyptian burial rituals through the lens of logic was inspired and very, very funny.
The opening segment following Teppic's education in the assassin's guild was largely unnecessary to the plot, but does add a good helping of depth the the growing Discworld lore. We rarely see inside the Assassin's guild again.
I also enjoy the little mix of other ancient tales and thought processes that sees philosophers shooting tortoises with arrows and opposing armies building a plethora of hollow giant wooden horses.
This book also has merit in that it is the first of only a few stand-alone books than can be read on its own even if you've never read another Discworld book before. With the exception of Death, who features in almost every book, none of the characters feature in any of the other books and I think there's only a passing reference to Djelibeybi itself.
The opening segment following Teppic's education in the assassin's guild was largely unnecessary to the plot, but does add a good helping of depth the the growing Discworld lore. We rarely see inside the Assassin's guild again.
I also enjoy the little mix of other ancient tales and thought processes that sees philosophers shooting tortoises with arrows and opposing armies building a plethora of hollow giant wooden horses.
This book also has merit in that it is the first of only a few stand-alone books than can be read on its own even if you've never read another Discworld book before. With the exception of Death, who features in almost every book, none of the characters feature in any of the other books and I think there's only a passing reference to Djelibeybi itself.