Mort

Introduction by Neil Gaiman
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Mort by Terry Pratchett is part of the Discworld series and follows the story of a young boy named Mortimer, who becomes an apprentice to Death. As Mort learns the intricacies of his new role, he is thrust into a world where the boundaries between life and death become blurred. This humorous and imaginative tale explores themes of fate, duty, and the unexpected twists on the road to destiny.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy clever humour infused with fantastical elements. It's a delightful tale about an awkward young apprentice who takes on a unique job with Death, exploring themes of destiny and the chaos of life with Terry Pratchett's signature wit. Fans of imaginative worlds with a satirical twist will likely find it highly entertaining.

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Mort

When he came to Mort, he offered him a job.

Henceforth, Death is no longer going to be the end, merely the means to an end. As Death's apprentice he'll have free board, use of the company horse - and being dead isn't compulsory. It's a dream job - until he discovers that it can be a killer on his love life...

One of the new PB editions of three classic Discworld titles introducing new readers to the wonderful world of Terry Pratchett.

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One of the new paperback editions of three classic Discworld titles, Mort introduces new readers to the wonderful world of Terry Pratchett.

Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job.

Henceforth, Death is no longer going to be the end, merely the means to an end. It's an offer Mort can't refuse. As Death's apprentice, he'll have free board, use of the company horseβ€”and being dead isn't compulsory. It's a dream jobβ€”until he discovers that it can be a killer on his love life...

Series: Discworld Novels

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Mort by Terry Pratchett is praised for its humour, inventiveness, and deep insights into human nature. Critics admire Pratchett's ability to blend complex jokes with wisdom, creating relevant and psychologically astute narratives. The novel is celebrated for eliciting spontaneous laughter and its sophisticated use of comedic elements, positioning Pratchett alongside esteemed humourists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552173049

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman
  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman
  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman
  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Terry Pratchett (Author) Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com Neil Gaiman (Introducer) Date- 2013-08-06 Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Anansi Boys (2005), and Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990), as well as the short story collections Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean's first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), the Doctor Who episode 'The Doctor's Wife' (2011) and, of course, the forthcoming 'Good Omens' TV series. Neil Gaiman is the creator of The Sandman comic book series and the bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013), Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990) and a retelling of the Norse myths- Norse Mythology (2017). His short story collections include Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean's first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), two Doctor Who episodes, and Good Omens (2019).

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