Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) was a beloved British fantasy author best known for his Discworld series. He wrote over 50 comedic fantasy novels, selling more than 100 million copies worldwide. Knighted in 2009, Pratchett was renowned for his witty, satirical writing style and imaginative storytelling. Despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2007, he continued writing until his death in 2015, leaving an incredible literary legacy that transformed the fantasy genre.
Good Omens – Summary Good Omens is a delightfully witty and irreverent tale of the impending apocalypse, centred around an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. The story begins with Aziraphale, a fussy angel, and Crowley, a suave demon, who have grown rather fond of their lives on Earth over the millennia. When […]
Making Money – Summary In “Making Money”, Terry Pratchett’s satirical fantasy novel set in the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork, we follow the adventures of Moist von Lipwig, a former conman turned civil servant. After successfully revitalising the city’s postal service, Moist finds himself thrust into a new challenge: reforming the Royal Bank of Ankh-Morpork and
Thud! – Summary In the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork, tensions are rising between dwarfs and trolls as the anniversary of the Battle of Koom Valley approaches. The murder of an influential dwarf, Grag Hamcrusher, threatens to ignite long-standing animosities into full-scale conflict. Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch is tasked with solving the case
Summary In “Going Postal”, Terry Pratchett introduces us to Moist von Lipwig, a skilled con artist who finds himself at the end of his rope – literally. Faced with execution for his crimes, Moist is offered an unusual second chance by the cunning Lord Vetinari, ruler of Ankh-Morpork. His options? Take over as Postmaster of
Monstrous Regiment – Summary Monstrous Regiment is a captivating fantasy novel set in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld universe. The story follows Polly Perks, a young woman who disguises herself as a boy to join the army of Borogravia, a small, backwards country constantly at war with its neighbours. Polly’s primary motivation is to find her brother
Summary Night Watch is the 29th novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series and the sixth book focusing on the City Watch. The story follows Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch as he is accidentally transported 30 years into the past while pursuing a dangerous criminal named Carcer. Vimes finds himself in a younger,
Thief of Time – Summary In Terry Pratchett’s “Thief of Time”, the 26th novel in his Discworld series, the fabric of reality is threatened by the construction of a perfect clock. The Auditors of Reality, beings obsessed with order and predictability, hire Jeremy Clockson, a brilliant but socially awkward clockmaker, to build this clock. Unbeknownst
The Truth – Summary William de Worde, a young man from a noble Ankh-Morpork family, accidentally becomes the founder and editor of the Discworld’s first newspaper, the Ankh-Morpork Times. As movable type arrives in the city, brought by a group of dwarves led by Gunilla Goodmountain, William sees an opportunity to expand his small newsletter
Summary In “The Fifth Elephant”, Terry Pratchett takes readers on another thrilling adventure in the Discworld series. The story follows Sam Vimes, Commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, as he embarks on a diplomatic mission to the mysterious country of Überwald. As the newly appointed Duke of Ankh and ambassador, Vimes must navigate the treacherous
Carpe Jugulum – Summary Carpe Jugulum, the 23rd novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, is a witty and engaging tale set in the small mountainous country of Lancre. The story begins when King Verence II, in a misguided attempt at diplomacy, invites a family of vampires (or as they prefer, vampyres) from Uberwald to his
