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Pyramids

(Discworld Novel 7)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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Pyramids by Terry Pratchett is a witty fantasy novel set in Discworld, following the adventures of Teppic, a pharaoh-in-training. After the untimely death of his father, Teppic returns to the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi to rule. He soon discovers the kingdom’s peculiarities, such as enormous pyramids that warp time and bizarre customs, leading to humorous and thought-provoking challenges in his reign.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a witty, satirical take on ancient civilizations, set within the fantastical realm of Discworld. Its clever humour, combined with Pratchett's signature storytelling style, offers a delightful exploration of tradition and modernity clashing in unexpected ways. Perfect for fans of satire and imaginative world-building.

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Pyramids

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The 7th Discworld novel - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.

'LOOK AFTER THE DEAD,' SAID THE PRIESTS, 'AND THE DEAD WOULD LOOK AFTER YOU.'

Young Prince Teppic is sent far away from his desert homeland to the city of Ankh-Morpork for the best education money can buy. Which just so happens to be at the Assassins' Guild.

But when Teppic's father dies suddenly, fate takes him away from assassination to something far more unsavoury - politics. Teppic returns home to the small, penniless kingdom of Djelibeybi to take his place as ruler.

It isn't easy, being a teenage pharaoh. As tradition dictates, the new king must build a monumental pyramid to honour his dead father. But this one might just bankrupt the kingdom, and warp the very fabric of time and space itself...

'Pratchett remains a consistently clever, charming and funny voice' - Independent

The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Pyramids is a standalone.

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Terry Pratchett's Pyramids is lauded for its humanism and generous spirit, reminiscent of Dickens, according to the Guardian. The Independent highlights its humour, likening it to the works of Wodehouse and Waugh, while the Daily Telegraph describes it as a lively fusion of Swift's satire and Tolkien's fantasy. The Mail on Sunday commends it as a clever and humorous parody that remains engaging as a story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990551

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 384

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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. www.terrypratchettbooks.com

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