Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by nigel planer. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Interesting times terry pratchett discworld 17 audio booke 5. The online home for books written by sir terry pratchett, including reading order lists, forums, plus all manner of things discworld. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. It is not written in the style of the colour of magic, the light fantastic. He was a member of his schools debating team, as well as a contributor to the school magazine. Terry pratchett fans, how would you recommend someone who has. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Terry pratchett audio cd in audio books for sale ebay. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Discworld continues to spin merrily along in this new addition to pratchetts successful series begun with the colour of magic, 1983 about a magical world. That weeks issue of the bbcs magazine radio times featured terry on the cover, and the. A terry pratchett bibliography originally derived from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia on 3 july 2005 and ppints bibliography, mucked about with since then.
In all, he was the author of fifty bestselling books. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworld, especially on the distinctly unmagical rincewind, who has had far too much perilous excitement in his life and cant even spell wizard. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett online. According to a survey done by the booksellers pocket yearbook 2005, terry pratchett is second in number to j. Fortunately, he doesnt succeed in raising any devils, but he does raise rincewind the most incompetent wizard in the universe and the luggage the worlds most dangerous travel accessory.
At 16 years of age, susan is taken from the forgetfulness of boarding school on a huge, powerful and magical white horse named binky. 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. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. In 41 novels, published over 31 years pratchett created an entire universe with a rich and diverse cast of characters. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Booktopia has monstrous regiment, discworld novel by terry pratchett. 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. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. Soul music follows the adventures of susan, the natural granddaughter of death.
More comic fantasy from pratchetts discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. Interesting times read online free from your pc or mobile. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett streaming. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Soul music follows the adventures of susan, the natural. The wizards of unseen university, after some conversation, at some point know the spelling of wizzard can describe only one guy rincewind. Only the mind of terry pratchett could have come up with something as ambitious, allencompassing, magical, bonkers and brilliant as the discworld. A gorgeous hardback edition of terry pratchett s seventeenth discworld novel, an adventure starring death, war, an ancient empire and rincewind the wizzard. According to the times pratchett was the most popular and top selling author in 1996. From you can jump to text interviews, audio interviews or video interviews. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Terry pratchett interesting times audiobook free online. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first.
Mar, 2015 terry pratchett, the immensely popular british fantasy novelist whose more than 70 books include the series known as discworld, died on thursday at his home near salisbury, england. Quotes from interesting times by terry pratchett chris jones. 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. Terry pratchett fans, how would you recommend someone who. Interesting times terry pratchett books discworld novels. Magicterry pratchett discworldfantasy lifebooks to buyfiction booksaudio. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett.
Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. 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. In this story, hes on the counterweightread more if you liked this, you might also like. This footnote appears fairly early in the book, and sort of gives away that rincewind will at least survive the battle. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence. Born terence david john pratchett in beaconsfield, england, in april 1948, terry pratchett was, at school, a proficient student who showed adeptness for writing and the english language. Oct 25, 2019 terry pratchett is my favorite author, solely due to his delightful discworld novels. Interesting times by terry pratchett fate always wins. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. He can keep up a harmony between an impression of old and cutting edge china sorry, agatean empire, deliver a string of entrancing identities and transform an incomprehensible circumstance into reality without overlooking anything. The story pokes fun at all things oriental or auriental in the story where the. For commander vimes, head of ankhmorpork city watch, life consists of troubling times, linked together by well, more troubling times.
It is not written in the style of the colour of magic, the light fantastic, or sourcery. Download audiobooks by terry pratchett at and save. Interesting times is one of my favourite pratchett books, and nigel planer does his usual terrific job converting it to audio. Terry pratchett audio books sir terence david john pratchett, who is popularly known as terry pratchett, was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. 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. Buy terry pratchett audio cd in audio books and get the best deals. This time, the incompetent wizard rincewind, hero of several of the earliest. Calibre audio brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material. Ysabell spends most of the novel as a whiny teenager and then seems to grow. Pratchett quotesbook pratchett quotespeople streams of consciousness interesting times by terry pratchett. 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. This was followed by another documentary, terry pratchett. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. That weeks issue of the bbcs magazine radio times featured terry on the cover, and the headline 5 minutes of television that will change our lives sir terry pratchett on the bbcs most controversial documentary.
However, of course, pratchett does considerably more. Mp3 books are available on both mp3 cd and usb memory stick and via streaming. Most of the gods throw dice but fate plays chess, and you dont find out until its too late that hes been using two queens all along. Interview with terry pratchett from the times november 1997. Interesting times, the 17th 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 discworld novel audio books 20 by. This footnote appears fairly early in the book, and sort. Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was. Jan 01, 2020 terry pratchett audio books swampy parsons.
Terry pratchetts 10 best discworld novels paste magazine. Mar, 2015 i went down to the library and picked out two terry pratchett cassettes. Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 1 youtube. The discworld novels can be read in any order but interesting times is the fifth book in the wizards series. Carpe jugulum and interesting times mostly because of the colourful covers, and that, as they say, was that. Buy a cheap copy of interesting times book by terry pratchett. Click new books to see the latest additions to the calibre library click on the book title to see more details including synopsis, books by same author etc. Most of the gods throw dice but fate plays chess, and you dont find out. Sir terry pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling discworld series, the first of which, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. Seriously, you can read the whole book in about two hours. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain injury. While still an interesting read, by his own admission, mr. 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. Briggs has shaved, crimped, and outright ectomied the book to allow the story to fit into a twoandahalf hour time slot on stage.
Vintage pratchett if youre a terry pratchett fan then this is a welcome addition to your audio book collection. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a. Since the books hard cover release pratchett has completed several more discworld novels, including interesting times and maskarade. His books from the discworld series have sold 40 million copies all over the world. The discworld novels by terry pratchett are the funniest.
His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. The hongs, the sungs, the tangs, the mcsweeneys very old established family and the fangs gather their armies. Fortunately, he doesnt succeed in raising any devils, but he does raise rincewind the most. The colour of magic, the first novel in terry pratchett s wildly imaginative discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey. 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. Terry pratchett interesting times 3 cd audiobook read by sir. The magical planet of discworld is supported by four massive elephants who stand on the back of the great atuin, a giant turtle swimming slowly through the mysterious interstellar gulf. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry. More comic fantasy from pratchett s discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. Terry pratchett was an english author who is best known for his discworld comic fantasy series terry pratchett sadly passed away on march 12th, 2015. 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. Many people have written about this popular fantasy series, but they seem to ignore the audio versions of the books, which i think is their best format. Interesting times audiobook terry pratchett audible.
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. Rincewind the incompetent wizard is pretty near and dear to most discworld fans. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett. Interesting times is a classic disckworld novel, with the return of rincewind the wizzard, twoflower, cohen and the luggage. Jan 01, 2002 the kindle edition isnt terry pratchett s interesting times. The agatean empire is just heading this way as its aging, demented emperor is about to. Hes the protagonist of the first two novels and the way his ineptitude somehow doesnt. Since the book s hard cover release pratchett has completed several more discworld novels, including interesting times and maskarade.
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