Raising Steam A Discworld Novel
Raising Steam A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett is published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group and was released on October 28, 2014. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative introduces the first steam engine into the whimsical and intricate world of Discworld, focusing on Mister Simnel, who has created a remarkable machine that captivates the citizens of Ankh-Morpork. As the invention draws attention, the formidable Patrician, Lord Vetinari, faces the challenge of managing this new technology without a clear leader.
Readers will find Moist von Lipwig at the center of this adventure, as he is tasked with overseeing the steam engine’s operation. Known for his reluctance toward hard labor, Moist must navigate a series of humorous and chaotic situations involving goblins, a demanding controller, and disgruntled dwarfs. The story blends elements of fantasy and humor, showcasing Pratchett’s distinctive style while exploring themes related to innovation and governance within a fantastical context.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The international bestselling author of the hilarious Discworld series—a writer who’s been compared to Mark Twain and Kurt Vonnegut—introduces the first steam engine into his complex, zany fantasy world.
“Everything that makes Pratchett one of the world’s most delightful writers.” —Cory Doctorow, author of Boing Boing
Mister Simnel has produced a great clanging monster of a machine that harnesses the power of all the elements—earth, air, fire, and water—and it’s soon drawing astonished crowds. To the consternation of Ankh-Morpork’s formidable Patrician, Lord Vetinari, no one is in charge of this new invention. Who better to take the lead than the man he has already appointed master of the Post Office, the Mint and the Royal Bank?
Moist von Lipwig is not a man who enjoys hard work—unless it is dependent on words, which are not very heavy and don’t always need greasing. He does enjoy being alive, however, which makes a new job offer from Vetinari hard to refuse. Moist will have to grapple with gallons of grease, goblins, a controller with a history of throwing employees down the stairs, and some very angry dwarfs if he’s going to stop it all from going off the rails.
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