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The Last Continent

(Discworld Novel 22)
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In The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett, the inept wizard Rincewind finds himself on a continent resembling a parody of Australia. Amid bizarre creatures and peculiar landscapes, he's embroiled in a comedic quest that involves magical mishaps and outlandish adventures. The book delivers a humorous exploration of creation myths and cultural parody within the rich universe of Discworld.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for satirical humour and a fondness for parodying quirky traditions. It's perfect for readers who appreciate an absurdist take on cultural myths with a delightful blend of fantasy and comedy, set in a world where everything's a bit upside down.

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The Last Continent

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

'Anything you do in the past changes the future. The tiniest little actions have huge consequences. You might tread on an ant now and it might entirely prevent someone from being born in the future.'

The Discworld's most inept wizard has found himself on the Discworld's last continent, a completely separate creation.

It's hot. It's dry. There was this thing once called The Wet, which no one believes in. Practically everything that's not poisonous is venomous. But it's the best bloody place in the world, all right?

And in a few days, it will die. The only thing standing between the last continent and wind-blown doom is Rincewind, and he can't even spell wizard. Still . . . no worries, eh?

'A minor masterpiece. I laughed so much I fell from my armchair' - Time Out

The Last Continent is the fifth 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 The Last Continent delights readers with its mischievous and gleeful exploration of the fantastical. Critics praise its ability to blend the fantastical with everyday elements, providing sharp insights into human absurdities with a comic touch.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990230

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

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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