May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworld, especially on the distinctly unmagical rincewind, who has had far too much perilous excitement in his life and cant even spell wizard. Interesting tim es is a fantasy novel by british wri ter terry prat chett, the seventeenth book in the discworld series, set in the aurient also known as orient. This page is part of the online version of the apf and contains all the annotations for the book interesting times. Briggs has shaved, crimped, and outright ectomied the book to allow the story to fit into a twoandahalf hour time slot on stage. Mar, 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. 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. Interesting times is the seventeenth novel in the discworld series by terry pratchett. Among his many prizes and citations are the world fantasy life achievement award, the carnegie medal, the bsfa award, eight honorary doctorates and, of course, a knighthood. While still an interesting read, by his own admission, mr. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The first of the novel series is called the color of magic and it was published in 1983.
Below is the order in which terry pratchett s novels have been released in. Buy interesting times by terry pratchett, in good condition. Many consider pratchett to be the funniest writer of the last few decades. 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. The discworld novels in chronological order by publication date. In 2012, he won a bafta for his documentary on the subject of assisted suicide, terry pratchett. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in.
Always in search of a good read, primarily in history or historical fiction, i was initially skeptical when an english teacher friend loaned me her copy of interesting times. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworldespecially on the distinctly unmagical sorcerer rincewind, who has had far too much perilous excitement in his life. Back when i first read interesting times, in the spring of 1998 when i was thirteen, i remember deciding that its title was misleading. His young adult novel, the amazing maurice and his educated rodents, won the carnegie medal, and wheres my cow.
It was written by vadim jean and mucked about with by terry pratchett. The oldest and most inscrutable empire on the discworld is in turmoil, brought about by the revolutionary. The wizards of unseen university, after some conversation, at some point know the spelling of wizzard can describe only one guy rincewind. Hundreds of such references have been collected in the annotated pratchett file apf.
He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Discworld novel 17 ebook written by terry pratchett. See the complete discworld series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. All the discworld novels take place on a flat, circular world which sits on the back of four elephants, which stand on the back of a giant star turtle. And he owes it to the world to keep that one alive for as long as possible. Interesting times read online free from your pc or mobile. The title of this book was inspired by the phrase may you live in interesting times. It contains the final shooting script, pictures from the film and additional illustrations by stephen player. Pratchett somehow seems to take every commonly known reference about east asia, mix them together in a large metaphorical bag, and spread them throughout his book, regardless of the history or accuracy involved.
Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett online. 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. Generally, these loners dont get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. Terry pratchett s work is full of references, allusions, parodies and in jokes. There are too many heroes already in the world, but there is only one rincewind. There are others who maintain that its merely a matter of who carries the biggest stick. Following on from the release of skys adaptation of hogfather, terry pratchetts hogfather, the illustrated screenplay was released in 2006. At the end, it appears that rincewind will be drawn into another experience regardless of his best shots. In an interview republished at lspace, the terry pratchett wiki, pratchett explains the concepts behind the novel. If you want to buy terry pratchett books you only have to click on the book cover of the novel you want to purchase, the link will take you to amazon. Interesting times or, when cohen established that dynasty that time or, rincewind gets a new suit. Interesting times by terry pratchett, 9780552142359, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If you want to start reading discworld now that you have terry pratchetts books in order then here you can buy the discworld novels.
The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic series. Terry pratchett is the pseudonym for the novelist sir terence david john prachett who hails from beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The discworld book series by multiple authors includes books the colour of magic, the light fantastic, equal rites, and several more. Hes the protagonist of the first two novels and the way his ineptitude somehow doesnt. Buy a cheap copy of interesting times book by terry pratchett. Reading them randomly actually kinda works because his stories are crazy, fun and chaotic and they are not part of a series, the characters are different in every book, but my preference is still to read discworld novels by publishing date. A novel of discworld kindle edition by pratchett, terry. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. The discworld novels can be read in any order but interesting times is the fifth book in the wizards series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading interesting times. 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. Following on from the release of skys adaptation of hogfather, terry pratchett s hogfather, the illustrated screenplay was released in 2006. Itd be easier for people to read interesting times, than sum it up, but i would say that one of things i wanted to develop in the story was the strange way in which revolutions can turn into tyrannies.
According to the times pratchett was the most popular and top selling author in 1996. The events of the novel are a game between the discworld gods fate and the lady luck with the discworld as their game board. Rincewind the incompetent wizard is pretty near and dear to most discworld fans. Interesting times audiobook by terry pratchett streaming. As with most of pratchetts books, interesting times is a joy to read. The series has been adapted into many other different forms of media, including movies, television, video games, plays, radio and comic books. A gorgeous hardback edition of terry pratchett s seventeenth discworld novel, an adventure starring death, war, an ancient empire and rincewind the wizzard. Sir terry pratchett was the internationally bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his phenomenally successful discworld series. May you live in interesting times is the worst thing one can wish on a citizen of discworldespecially on the distinctly unmagical sorcerer rincewind, wh. Terry pratchetts fantasy classic wyrd sisters, a novel in the discworld series, is the story of granny weatherwax, the most highly regarded nonleader a coven of nonsocial witches could ever have.
He was born in the year 1948 april 28 to david and eileen pratchett. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read interesting times. In 1987 pratchett left his job at the central electricity generating board to devote all his time to working on the rest of the discworld series books. Ok, first of all, david, why are you even here, youre not chinese. This is the book that got me totally hooked on terry pratchett s discworld series. Jackie chan, jet li, bruce lee, yun fat chow, david carradine and michelle yeoh sit in an italian pizza place in queens and discuss terry pratchetts 17th discworld novel interesting times.