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Interesting Times

(Discworld Novel 17)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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In Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett, set in the whimsical Discworld, the hapless wizard Rincewind is drawn into a chaotic adventure in an exotic part of the Disc called the Agatean Empire. Here, political upheaval and bureaucratic absurdities abound. As Rincewind reluctantly navigates the perils of rebellion and the consequences of ancient curses, he encounters unusual allies and foes, showcasing Pratchett's trademark wit and satire.
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If you enjoy a witty blend of satire and fantasy, this tale from the Discworld series will captivate you with its clever humour and unique take on historical events. Fans of Pratchett's knack for creating quirky characters and tackling serious themes with a light-hearted touch are in for an exciting adventure filled with unexpected twists and cultural insights.

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The seventeenth Discworld novel and fourth in the Wizards series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.

There is a curse. They say: May you live in interesting times . . .

'May you live in interesting times' is the worst thing you can wish on a citizen of Discworld, especially on the distinctly unmagical Rincewind, who has had far too much perilous excitement in his life and can't even spell wizard.

When a request for a Great Wizzard arrives via carrier albatross from the faraway Counterweight Continent, it's the endlessly unlucky Rincewind who's sent as emissary. The oldest empire on the Disc is in turmoil, and Chaos is building. And, for some reason, someone believes Rincewind will have a mythic role in the ensuing war . . .

There are too many heroes already in the world, but there is only one Rincewind. And he owes it to the world to keep that one alive for as long as possible.

Funny, delightfully inventive, and refuses to lie down in its genre - Observer

Interesting Times is the fourth book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

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Terry Pratchett's Interesting Times is praised for its humour, inventive storytelling, and unique style. The book features engaging dialogue and playful nonsense, highlighted by a strong sense of humanism that reflects a genuine care for its characters and an inclusive writing approach.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990278

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Humour Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Discworld Novels Terry Pratchett

About the 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.

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