Pyramids (Discworld, #7)
Pyramids (Discworld, #7)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Djelibeybi • Ancient Fantasy World
2008
Adult
15+ years
Super Short Summary
Terry Pratchett's Pyramids follows Pteppic, a young prince trained as an assassin, as he returns to his kingdom of Djelibeybi. The narrative explores his struggles with tradition and modernity while dealing with the awe-inspiring pyramids and their effects on time and space.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Terry Pratchett's Pyramids garners praise for its sharp wit, rich humor, and imaginative storytelling, delighting fans with its clever satire on religion and tradition. However, some readers feel the plot meanders at times and lacks the cohesion of other Discworld novels. Overall, it's lauded as an engaging and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Pyramids (Discworld, #7)?
A reader who enjoys satirical, humorous fantasy with profound social commentary would relish Terry Pratchett’s Pyramids. Fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens will appreciate the clever wit, engaging narrative, and imaginative world-building that Pratchett masterfully offers.
96,233 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Djelibeybi • Ancient Fantasy World
2008
Adult
15+ years
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