Together, with Twoflower’s malevolently sentient Luggage in tow, they inadvertently and neatly manage to save the world. He bumbles his way through calamity, much of it caused by him, accompanied by the innocent and all-trusting Twoflower, the Disc’s first tourist.
Pratchett’s first anti-hero, Rincewind the Wizzard (whose inability to cast a spell is bettered only by his inability to spell) is a misadventure magnet. In fact, a “family” of books is probably a more appropriate description to use than series.īooks one and two are predominantly a comical riff on swords and sorcery, dungeons and dragons, Tolkein-like quests and the concept and conceits of using parallel universes as plot device. They’re laced with both overt and sly nods to classical mythology and literary classics. A rare tale, well done as only Terry Pratchett can.They introduce its idiosyncratic societal peculiarities, geographies and some recurring characters.Īll are brought to life and framed by Terry’s wit and irreverence and presented in a uniquely original style: no chapters, many puns, twisted takes on the contemporary presented in less than contemporary environs and frequent forays into footnotes, which meander through humorous observation parallel to the main story. To the rescue come Captain Vimes, Constable Carrot, and the rest of the Night Watch who, along with other brave citizens, risk everything, including a good roasting, to dethrone the flying monarch and restore order to Ankh-Morpork (before it's burned to a crisp). ).Meanwhile, back at Unseen University, an ancient and long-forgotten volume-The Summoning of Dragons-is missing from the Library's shelves. Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned King (it is a noble dragon, after all. Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis ("noble dragon" for those who don't understand italics) has appeared in Discworld's greatest city. and the denizens of Ankh-Morpork wish one huge firebreather would return from whence it came. Product Description:Here there be dragons. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page.
The condition of the item you will receive is VG. Harper Prism Discworld Novels (Harper Prism) Guards! Guards! (VG)Manufacturer: Harper PrismProduct Line: Discworld Novels (Harper Prism)Type: Novel - SoftcoverCopyright Date: 2001Author: Terry PratchettPage Count: 376Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item.
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