Interesting Times A Discworld Novel
Interesting Times A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett is set to be published by HarperCollins in 2024 and spans 384 pages. This installment in the Discworld series presents a humorous and satirical narrative where war, magic, and politics intertwine, leading to chaotic events. The story follows Rincewind, an inept wizard who is reluctantly thrust into a role as an emissary when a request for a “Great Wizzard” arrives from the distant Counterweight Continent, setting the stage for unexpected adventures.
Readers will encounter a blend of fantasy and action as Rincewind navigates the complexities of the Agatean Empire, where his supposed mythic significance in an impending conflict is both a source of confusion and comedy. The narrative explores themes of heroism and survival, with characters like Cohen the Barbarian adding to the zany atmosphere. This edition of Interesting Times continues the tradition of the Discworld series, inviting readers to explore its unique blend of satire and adventure.
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“Discworld is more complicated and satisfactory than Oz . . . has the energy of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and the inventiveness of Alice in Wonderland . . . brilliant.” –A. S. Byatt
When war, magic, politics, and one deliciously inept wizard collide, zany mayhem ensues in this delightful satire in Sir Terry Pratchett’s internationally bestselling Discworld series.
To the fine denizens of Discworld, the phrase “May you live in interesting times” is a curse. No one wishes to hear those words, especially not Rincewind. The distinctly unmagical sorcerer has barely survived more than a few “interesting times” and he isn’t looking to experience any more. But when a request for a “Great Wizzard” arrives in Ankh-Morpork via carrier albatross from the faraway Counterweight Continent, Rincewind is named emissary.
The Agatean Empire’s current ruler is on the brink of downfall, and chaos is all but certain to arise in the wake. For some incomprehensible reason, someone believes Rincewind will have a mythic role in the war and the ensuing bloodletting. Cohen the Barbarian and his extremely elderly Silver Horde are already hard at work planning for the looting and pillaging.
Anyone can be a hero, but there’s only one Rincewind–and he believes he owes it to the world to keep that one alive for as long as possible.
The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Interesting Times is the fifth installment in the Wizards collection (and the 18th Discworld book). The other books in the Wizards collection include:
- The Color of Magic
- The Light Fantastic
- Sourcery
- Eric
- The Last Continent
- Unseen Academicals
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