Plot Summary

Nation

Terry Pratchett
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Nation

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Terry Pratchett

Nation

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Island • Late 1800s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

NC790L

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Super Short Summary

In the mid-1800s alternate history of Terry Pratchett's Nation, a young boy named Mau and a girl named Daphne are the sole survivors of a devastating tsunami that hits their remote island. Alone at first, they gradually build a small society with other survivors, navigating cultural conflicts and external threats. The story explores themes of survival, faith, and intercultural understanding.

Humorous

Fantastical

Adventurous

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

39,207 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Terry Pratchett's Nation is widely praised for its imaginative world-building, thought-provoking themes, and emotional depth, showcasing Pratchett's signature wit and wisdom. However, some readers find the pacing uneven, and younger audiences might struggle with complex philosophical undertones. Overall, a compelling read with both heart and intellectual merit.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nation?

A reader who would enjoy Nation by Terry Pratchett appreciates thought-provoking young adult fiction layered with humor and social commentary. Fans of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman will find similar immersive and imaginative narratives that tackle complex themes with wit and sensitivity.

4.4

39,207 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Island • Late 1800s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

NC790L

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