Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. According to a survey done by the booksellers pocket yearbook 2005, terry pratchett is second in number to j. Pyramids discworld novel 7 audiobook by terry pratchett,tony robinson. More comic fantasy from pratchetts discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. The story pokes fun at all things oriental or auriental in the story where the. There are many who say that the art of diplomacy is an intricate and complex dance. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. Written by terry pratchett, narrated by nigel planer. Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 1 youtube. 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. More comic fantasy from pratchett s discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett online. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in the midst of bitter turmoil after the.
Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was. 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. Vintage pratchett if youre a terry pratchett fan then this is a welcome addition to your audio book collection. Jan 01, 2002 the kindle edition isnt terry pratchett s interesting times. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett streaming. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Enjoy the magic of the silver screen with this exclusive extract from moving pictures by sir terry pratchett. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence. While still an interesting read, by his own admission, mr. 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. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett.
But aside from its promising title, the 17th discworld book was a bit of a letdown. Pratchett somehow seems to take every commonly known reference about east asia, mix them together in a large metaphorical bag, and. I thought to myself, this is a lie, but what a fabulous. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Buy interesting times by terry pratchett online at alibris. Interesting times book by terry pratchett thriftbooks. 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. 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.
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. 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. Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 2 dangmiko sama. Interesting times is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, the seventeenth book in the discworld series, set in the aurient. Wings the third book of the nomes audiobook by terry pratchett. The author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded.
Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 2 youtube. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence throughout discworlds ancient cities. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by nigel planer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. Interesting times is a classic disckworld novel, with the return of rincewind the wizzard, twoflower, cohen and the luggage. As with most of pratchetts books, interesting times is a joy to read. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s.
There are others who maintain that its merely a matter of who carries the biggest stick. The title refers to the common myth that there exists a chinese curse may you live in interesting times. Mighty empires, game played in this book the many meanings of arghh. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of. The discworld novels can be read in any order but interesting times is the fifth book in the wizards series. Two gods, fate and the lady, oppose each other in a game. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. As with most of pratchett s 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 audiobook terry pratchett audible. Briggs has shaved, crimped, and outright ectomied the book to allow the story to fit into a twoandahalf hour time slot on stage. According to the times pratchett was the most popular and top selling author in 1996. 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. Interesting times discworld novel 17 audiobook by terry pratchett. Buy a cheap copy of interesting times book by terry pratchett. 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. City watch series he hated being thought of as one of those people that wore stupid ornamental armour. 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 interesting times audiobook discworld book 17. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. This is the interesting times to wit terry pratchett has themed the book.
A gorgeous hardback edition of terry pratchett s seventeenth discworld novel, an adventure starring death, war, an ancient empire and rincewind the wizzard. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett 9781407032078. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Back when i first read interesting times, in the spring of 1998 when i was thirteen, i remember deciding that its title was misleading. This time, the incompetent wizard rincewind, hero of several of the earliest. Interesting times is one of my favourite pratchett books, and nigel planer does his usual terrific job converting it to audio. 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. 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. Interesting times read online free from your pc or mobile. It is an obvious spoof based on a storyline similar to the fu manchu stories.
Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. 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. 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. Terry pratchett interesting times audiobook free online. The first is the discworlds most respected savage legend, ghengiz cohen who is joined by some geriatric associates, the silver horde. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed.
The wizards of unseen university, after some conversation, at some point know the spelling of wizzard can describe only one guy rincewind. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in. 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. 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. 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.
His books from the discworld series have sold 40 million copies all over the world. Pointless albatross, bird that flies back and forth between ankhmorpork and the agatean empire for no compelling reason. Interesting times by terry pratchett, 9780552142359, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry. Discworld novel 17 audiobook written by terry pratchett.
Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. 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. Interesting times is a classic disckworld novel, with the return of rincewind the wizzard. But aside from its promising title, the 17th discworld book was a bit of a letdown after the fitting soulful musings of soul music, but it almost made up for it in sheer volume of jokes and witticisms alone. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. Marvelous discworld, which revolves on the backs of four great elephants and a big turtle, spins into interesting times, the.
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