Briggs has shaved, crimped, and outright ectomied the book to allow the story to fit into a twoandahalf hour time slot on stage. The magical planet of discworld is supported by four massive. Interesting times is a classic disckworld novel, with the return of rincewind the wizzard, twoflower, cohen and the luggage. This page is part of the online version of the apf and contains all the annotations for the book interesting times. You can admire his attempts to do something a bit different with the series but he has still not hit another seam like the one that gave us the six. Discworld novel 17 audiobook written by terry pratchett. Books by terry pratchett 42 books calibre audio library. I enjoyed damien lewis narration but found the story less interesting than. Interesting times is one of my favourite pratchett books, and nigel planer does his usual terrific job converting it to audio. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Calibre audio brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material. Interesting times terry pratchett discworld 17 audio booke 5. The hongs, the sungs, the tangs, the mcsweeneys very old established family and the fangs gather their armies.
He is best known for his popular and longrunning discworld series. In retrospect that was a little harsh, but its true that interesting times feels like a retrograde step after the sheer glory of soul music. Terry pratchett discworld novel audio books 20 by. Interesting times by terry pratchett fate always wins. This was 1992 and itv were airing a fantastic stopmotion animation of it at the time, produced by cosgrove hall. Interesting times ebook by terry pratchett rakuten kobo.
Quotes from interesting times by terry pratchett chris jones. The title refers to the common myth that there exists a chinese curse may you live in interesting times. There are others who maintain that its merely a matter of who carries the biggest stick. This time, the incompetent wizard rincewind, hero of several of the earliest.
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. Terry pratchett s work is full of references, allusions, parodies and injokes. Feb, 2015 looking at it now, interesting times is a much better read than soul music but still is a rare thing from pratchett, a near miss, particularly so seeing it comes in the middle of his golden age. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain injury. Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. Terry pratchett audio books sir terence david john pratchett, who is popularly known as terry pratchett, was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. Terry pratchett latest news, breaking stories and comment. Terry pratchetts nation is an alternative history novel written for a young adult audience. First appearances of cheery littlebottom and golems mentioned briefly in interesting times. On monday, bbc radio 4x started josephine teys the daughter of time. Hundreds of such references have been collected in the annotated pratchett file apf.
Terry pratchetts work is full of references, allusions, parodies and injokes. How terry pratchetts truckers changed my whole life. More comic fantasy from pratchetts discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. Jan 01, 2002 the kindle edition isnt terry pratchett s interesting times. Jul 23, 20 interesting times by terry pratchett, 9780552167543, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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. 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. Mp3 books are available on both mp3 cd and usb memory stick and via streaming. Marvelous discworld, which revolves on the backs of four great elephants and a big turtle, spins into interesting times, the. Author and national treasure sir terry pratchett joins simon to discuss his latest novel snuff. Terry pratchett audio books free download terry pratchett sir terence david john pratchett, obe born 28 april 1948, more commonly known as terry pratchett, is an english novelist, known for his. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett streaming. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. I called it a fond memory, but didnt think i had the time or patience for fantasy epics. Enjoy the magic of the silver screen with this exclusive extract from moving pictures by sir terry pratchett.
Apr 24, 2020 terry pratchett, in full sir terence david john pratchett, born april 28, 1948, beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, englanddied march 12, 2015, near salisbury, wiltshire, english author, predominantly of humorous fantasy and science fiction, best known for his discworld series. Terry pratchett is the international bestselling author of the discworld novels, a fantasy series filled with satire and humor and which have been adapted for radio, theater, tv, feature films, video games, and comic books. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence throughout discworlds ancient cities. Oct 25, 2019 terry pratchett is my favorite author, solely due to his delightful discworld novels. Interesting times is the seventeenth book in the discworld series by terry pratchett. 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. Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown rather fond of the earth.
The colour of magic, the first novel in terry pratchetts wildly imaginative discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey. A city watch book, in which someone is gradually poisoning lord vetinari and a mad golem is at large. Looking at it now, interesting times is a much better read than soul music but still is a rare thing from pratchett, a near miss, particularly so seeing it comes in the middle of his golden age. 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. Mighty empires, game played in this book the many meanings of arghh. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. 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. Back in black, to be broadcast on bbc2 on 11 february, draws on the authors notes for the incomplete autobiography, which was his last work before his death in march. He also talks about how being a knight can come in useful and how to go about making your own sword. I am currently listening to terry pratchetts mort, which i am really enjoying.
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. Centuries earlier, in a hellhole called koom valley, trolls met dwarfs in bloody. Interesting times terry pratchett discworld 17 audio. 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. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchetts discworld series, finds the planets oldest. Back when i first read interesting times, in the spring of 1998 when i was thirteen, i remember deciding that its title was misleading. 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. It is the latter half the nineteenth century and charles darwin has recently released his seminal. 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. Terry pratchett interesting times audiobook free online.
Buy a cheap copy of interesting times book by terry pratchett. The times offices and printing presses are located in gleam street. 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. Sep, 2005 commander sam vimes of the ankhmorpork city watch will be damned if he lets anyone disturb his citys always tentative peace and that includes a rabblerousing dwarf from the sticks whos been stirring up trouble on the eve of the anniversary of one of discworlds most infamous historical events. The author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. Since selling his first novel, the carpet people, at about fifteen years of age, pratchett has written over 50 bestselling fantasy novels for both adults and school kids, winning.
While still an interesting read, by his own admission, mr. That man was terry pratchett, and that book from a decade ago came back into my mind. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworld especially on the. Scholars and senior sector figures reveal their favourites read for work, for pleasure, or both of the titles published this year. I thought to myself, this is a lie, but what a fabulous. In all, he was the author of fifty bestselling books. The first book i ever read by terry pratchett was truckers. Terry pratchett docudrama reveals moment author realised. Commander sam vimes of the ankhmorpork city watch will be damned if he lets anyone disturb his citys always tentative peace and that includes a rabblerousing dwarf from the sticks. Pointless albatross, bird that flies back and forth between ankhmorpork and the agatean empire for no compelling reason. Terry pratchett online radio interview with the author.
The agatean empire is just heading this way as its aging, demented emperor is about to. Jan 01, 2020 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Read interesting times a novel of discworld by terry pratchett available from rakuten kobo. Terry pratchett docudrama reveals moment author realised he. Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown. Vintage pratchett if youre a terry pratchett fan then this is a welcome addition to your audio book collection. More comic fantasy from pratchett s discworld men at arms, 1996, etc. Hes one of the most read authors in the world, with over 65 million books sold. Most of the gods throw dice but fate plays chess, and you dont find out. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Pratchett quotesbook pratchett quotespeople streams of consciousness interesting times by terry pratchett. Terry pratchett 19482015 was an english novelist known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Terry pratchett discworld novel audio books 20 by terry.
The long cosmo by terry pratchett and stephen baxter the final work to bear the late pratchetts name is an example of polished scifi adventure books. Audiobook terry pratchett interesting times 1 youtube. The ankhmorpork times was the first massproduced, cheapenoughforeveryone newspaper on the sto plains, quite possibly also the first for the. Buy interesting times terry pratchett discworld 17 audio book by terry pratchett online from the works. I think most of us in this group are hardcore unabridged audiobook fans. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworld especially on the disti.
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. The wizards of unseen university, after some conversation, at some point know the spelling of wizzard can describe only one guy rincewind. The colour of magic, the first novel in terry pratchett s wildly imaginative discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey. My son, oscar and i are reading our way through the series. Grant british author terry pratchett s latest novel, thief of time, is the 26th book in his fabulously funny and bestselling discworld series will be published in the u.
Back in black, to be broadcast on bbc2 on 11 february, draws on the authors notes for the incomplete autobiography, which was his last work before his death in march 2015 aged 66. 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. Grant british author terry pratchetts latest novel, thief of time, is the 26th book in his fabulously funny and bestselling discworld series will be published in the u. First appearances of cheery littlebottom and golems. Download audiobooks by terry pratchett at and save. However, of course, pratchett does considerably more. Browse audiobooks written by terry pratchett sorted by best. In this story, hes on the counterweightread more if you liked this, you might also like. The discworld novels by terry pratchett are the funniest. Terry pratchett, in full sir terence david john pratchett, born april 28, 1948, beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, englanddied march 12, 2015, near salisbury. 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. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett online. The ankhmorpork times was the first massproduced, cheapenoughforeveryone newspaper on the sto plains, quite possibly also the first for the entire discworld. The long cosmo by terry pratchett and stephen baxter the final work to bear the late pratchett s name is an example of polished scifi adventure books.
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