Terry pratchett s style of writing is always a guaranteed to keep the reader or in this case the listener keen to find out what happens next. In the meantime we are given a measurement of bedlam hypothesis, commonplace pictures of todays reality governmental issues and some philosophical pictures of the all inclusiveness of human instinct. Interesting times is a classic disckworld novel, with the return of rincewind the wizzard. Jan 20, 2020 audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 2 dangmiko sama. As with most of pratchetts books, interesting times is a joy to read. Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown rather fond of the earth. Interesting times is one of my favourite pratchett books, and nigel planer does his usual terrific job converting it to audio.
Interesting times audiobook terry pratchett audible. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence throughout discworlds ancient cities. Marvelous discworld, which revolves on the backs of four great elephants and a big turtle, spins into interesting times, the 17th outing in terry pratchett s. An oldfashioned copper with a chip on his shoulder as big as a boulder, commander sam vimes leads the unruly ragbag of the good, the bad, the undead and the incompetent that is the city watch, guarding or at least supervising the mean streets of the discworld. According to a survey done by the booksellers pocket yearbook 2005, terry pratchett is second in number to j. In this book pratchett explore the concept of good intentions sometime causes bad thing to happen where he dealt with the idea through the red army in the book. The author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. Interesting times read online free from your pc or mobile. One of the worst curses you can fling at a discworld character is may you live in interesting times, hence the title of the book. While still an interesting read, by his own admission, mr. The discworld novels can be read in any order but interesting times is the fifth book in the wizards series. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett online. This time, the incompetent wizard rincewind, hero of several of the earliest.
There are others who maintain that its merely a matter of who carries the biggest stick. Interesting times terry pratchett books discworld novels. More comic fantasy from pratchetts discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. Interesting times by terry pratchett, 9780552142359, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pratchett somehow seems to take every commonly known reference about east asia, mix them together in a large metaphorical bag, and. City watch series he hated being thought of as one of those people that wore stupid ornamental armour. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was. Written by terry pratchett, narrated by nigel planer. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 2 dangmiko sama. More comic fantasy from pratchett s discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. The story pokes fun at all things oriental or auriental in the story where the.
A gorgeous hardback edition of terry pratchett s seventeenth discworld novel, an adventure starring death, war, an ancient empire and rincewind the wizzard. Discworld novel 17 audiobook written by terry pratchett. Jan 01, 2002 the kindle edition isnt terry pratchett s interesting times. The story pokes fun at all things oriental or auriental in the story where the gold comes from, you see, or more to the point, it makes fun of western cliches about the orient. Interesting times is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, the seventeenth book in the discworld series, set in the aurient also known as orient. Pyramids discworld novel 7 audiobook by terry pratchett,tony robinson. Two gods, fate and the lady, oppose each other in a game. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworld especially on the distinctly unmagical. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. There are many who say that the art of diplomacy is an intricate and complex dance. Wings the third book of the nomes audiobook by terry pratchett. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett.
Marvelous discworld, which revolves on the backs of four great elephants and a big turtle, spins into interesting times, the. It is an obvious spoof based on a storyline similar to the fu manchu stories. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in the midst of bitter turmoil after the. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry. Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown. Buy a cheap copy of interesting times book by terry pratchett. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 2 youtube. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. Interesting times book by terry pratchett thriftbooks. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in the midst of bitter turmoil after the publication of the revolutionary treatise what i did on my holidays. But aside from its promising title, the 17th discworld book was a bit of a letdown. Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was appointed officer of the order of the british empire obe in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in 2009. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence. Sir terence david john pratchett obe 28 april 1948 12 march 2015 was an english humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works.
Pratchett somehow seems to take every commonly known reference about east asia, mix them together in a large metaphorical bag, and spread them throughout his book, regardless of the history or accuracy involved. After making use of the hex to aid in carrying out a spell to summon rincewind, archchancellor ridcully convinces him to go to the agatean realm. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Welcome to terry pratchetts discworld a world as flat as a pancake resting on the back of four elephants, standing on a tortoise, flying through space.
Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchett s discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in the midst of bitter turmoil after the publication of the revolutionary treatise what i did on my holidays. Terry pratchett interesting times audiobook discworld book 17. According to the times pratchett was the most popular and top selling author in 1996. The first ever novel in terry pratchetts discworld series introduces us to the landscape and characters of this literary universe in a fantastic romp around the discworld. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. As with most of pratchett s books, interesting times is a joy to read.
May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in the midst of bitter turmoil after the publication of. Mighty empires, game played in this book the many meanings of arghh. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by nigel planer. The wizards of unseen university, after some conversation, at some point know the spelling of wizzard can describe only one guy rincewind. Enjoy the magic of the silver screen with this exclusive extract from moving pictures by sir terry pratchett. His books from the discworld series have sold 40 million copies all over the world. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in. Interesting times is a classic disckworld novel, with the return of rincewind the wizzard, twoflower, cohen and the luggage. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. Briggs has shaved, crimped, and outright ectomied the book to allow the story to fit into a twoandahalf hour time slot on stage. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Buy interesting times by terry pratchett online at alibris.
Interesting times is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, the seventeenth book in the discworld series, set in the aurient. This is the interesting times to wit terry pratchett has themed the book. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Pointless albatross, bird that flies back and forth between ankhmorpork and the agatean empire for no compelling reason. Back when i first read interesting times, in the spring of 1998 when i was thirteen, i remember deciding that its title was misleading. Vintage pratchett if youre a terry pratchett fan then this is a welcome addition to your audio book collection. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 1 youtube. The title refers to the common myth that there exists a chinese curse may you live in interesting times. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett 9781407032078. Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. Terry pratchett interesting times audiobook free online.
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