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Sourcery

(Discworld Novel 5)
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Sourcery by Terry Pratchett, part of the Discworld series, follows the return of sourcery to the magical world, leading to chaos and ambitious power struggles among wizards. Rincewind, a reluctant wizard, is drawn into a quest alongside peculiar companions to prevent the end of the world. This tale mixes humour and fantasy with sharp social commentary, creating an unforgettable, uproarious adventure.
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You might enjoy this enchanting and humorous tale if you love stories filled with wit, magic, and fantastical adventures. This book offers a clever twist on the power struggles within a world where wizards and sorcery collide, all delivered with Terry Pratchett's signature humour. If you appreciate imaginative settings and quirky characters, this sci-fi and fantasy novel could be just the imaginative escape you're seeking.

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Sourcery

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

'All this books and stuff, that isn't what it should all be about. What we need is real wizardry.'

Once there was an eighth son of an eighth son, a wizard squared, a source of magic. A Sourcerer.

Unseen University, the most magical establishment on the Discworld, has finally got its wishβ€”the emergence of a wizard more powerful than they've ever seen. You'd think the smartest men on the Disc would have been a little more careful what they wished for.

As the drastic consequences of sourcery begin to unfold, one wizard holds the solution in his cowardly, incompetent hands. Rincewind must take the University's most precious artefact, the very embodiment of magic itself, and deliver it halfway across the Disc to safety... If he doesn't make it, the death of all wizardry is at hand.

And the end of the world, depending on who you listen to.

'May well be considered his masterpiece... Humour such as his is an endangered species' The Times

Sourcery is the third book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

Series: Discworld Novels

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Terry Pratchett's Sourcery is celebrated for its distinctive humour, unique narrative style, and imaginative world-building, making it a beloved part of the Discworld series. Critics highlight its clever dialogue, whimsical storytelling, and enduring appeal in the realm of comic literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990216

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 336

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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