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.
Witches Abroad – Summary In Terry Pratchett’s “Witches Abroad”, the twelfth novel in his Discworld series, we follow the adventures of three witches: Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick. The story begins when Magrat inherits a magic wand and the role of fairy godmother from the recently deceased Desiderata Hollow. With this inheritance comes […]
Reaper Man – Summary In Terry Pratchett’s “Reaper Man”, Death is forced into retirement by the mysterious Auditors of Reality for developing a personality. Given a limited time as a mortal, Death assumes the identity of Bill Door and finds work as a farmhand in a small rural community. As he grapples with his newfound
Moving Pictures – Summary Moving Pictures, the tenth novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, is a hilarious and satirical exploration of the film industry set in the fantastical realm of Discworld. The story begins with the death of Deccan Ribobe, the last guardian of Holy Wood, a mysterious place with ancient power. This event unleashes
Summary Eric is a humorous fantasy novella that parodies the classic tale of Faust. The story follows Eric Thursley, a teenage demonologist who attempts to summon a demon but instead conjures Rincewind, the incompetent wizard from previous Discworld novels. Eric demands three wishes: to rule the world, meet the most beautiful woman who ever lived,
Guards! Guards! – Summary Guards! Guards! is the eighth novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series and the first to focus on the Ankh-Morpork City Watch. The story unfolds in the chaotic, sprawling city of Ankh-Morpork, where crime is legalised through guilds, and the Night Watch has become a laughingstock. Captain Sam Vimes, a disillusioned and alcoholic leader of
Pyramids – Summary Pyramids, the seventh book in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, follows the story of Teppic (short for Pteppicymon XXVIII), the crown prince of the tiny kingdom of Djelibeybi, a Discworld counterpart to Ancient Egypt. Teppic has spent the last seven years training at the Assassins Guild in Ankh-Morpork, but upon mystically sensing his
Wyrd Sisters – Summary In Terry Pratchett’s “Wyrd Sisters”, the sixth novel in his Discworld series, we are introduced to a trio of witches who find themselves embroiled in royal politics. The story begins with the murder of King Verence I of Lancre by his ambitious cousin, Duke Felmet, who is egged on by his
Sourcery – Summary Sourcery, the fifth book in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, is a fantastical tale of magic, wizardry and the potential end of the world. The story begins with the birth of Coin, the eighth son of an eighth son of an eighth son, making him a sourcerer—a being of immense magical power. Coin’s
Summary Mort is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young, awkward farm boy named Mortimer (Mort) who becomes Death’s apprentice. The story begins when Mort’s father takes him to a local hiring fair, hoping to secure an apprenticeship for his son. Just before midnight, Death arrives and selects Mort as his
Equal Rites – Summary Equal Rites tells the story of Eskarina Smith, a young girl born in the village of Bad Ass on Discworld. At the moment of her birth, a dying wizard passes on his staff to her, mistakenly believing her to be male. This sets in motion a series of events that challenge
