Carpe Jugulum A Discworld Novel
Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett is a captivating addition to the Discworld series, published by HarperCollins in 2024. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The novel features an entertaining clash between a group of fashionable vampires and a coven of rural witches, highlighting the humorous and satirical elements characteristic of Pratchett’s work. The story unfolds as King Verence invites the sophisticated Magpyrs into Lancre, setting the stage for a comedic confrontation that challenges traditional vampire lore.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of drama, fantasy, and humor as the witches—Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat, and young Agnes—face off against their undead intruders. The narrative explores themes of superstition and the clash between modernity and tradition, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone. Carpe Jugulum not only entertains but also offers a unique perspective on the vampire mythos, making it a noteworthy entry in the Witches collection of the Discworld series.
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“The novel exudes the curious feel of old-fashioned vampire and Frankenstein legends. . . . Pratchett lampoons everything from Christian superstition to Swiss Army knives here, proving that the fantasy satire of Discworld ‘still ate’nt dead.’”–Publishers Weekly
An invasion of fashionable blood-sucking vampyres are no match for the wacky wands and zany spells of a coven of rural witches in this wonderfully entertaining Discworld novel from New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett.
In a fit of enlightened democracy and ebullient goodwill brought on by the birth of his new daughter, King Verence invites Uberwald’s undead, the sophisticated Magpyrs, into Lancre. Everyone knows you don’t allow vampires into your castle–unless you want permanent guests. Now that they’re here, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, fancy waistcoat-wearing, sun-loving stylish vampires have no intention of leaving . . . ever.
But the modern, urban Magpyres haven’t met their old-fashioned country neighbors yet.
Lacre’s coven of four–Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat, and young Agnes–don’t take kindly to murderous intruders. They know there’s only one way to win a bloody fight. Go for the throat, or as the vampyres themselves say . . . Carpe Jugulum!
The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Carpe Jugulum is the 6th book in the Witches collection.
The Witches collection in order:
- Equal Rites
- Wyrd Sisters
- Witches Abroad
- Lords and Ladies
- Maskerade
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