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Mort
By Terry Pratchett
Harper Collins
Description
New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett makes Death a central character in Mort, a clever and fabulous satirical fantasy and installment in the Discworld series, where a cheerfully hapless young man discovers that work can kill your love life when your boss—and your girlfriend’s dad—is the Grim Reaper.
Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job. In this beloved work of fantasy comedy, the Grim Reaper is a black-robed skeleton with glowing blue eyes and a scythe who’s fond of cats and eternally baffled by humanity. He yearns to experience what humanity really has to offer, but to do so, needs to hire help.
As Death’s apprentice, Mort will have free board, use of the company horse, and, best of all, another chance at life, because being dead isn’t compulsory.
It’s a dream job—until Mort falls in love with Death’s daughter, Ysabell, and discovers that your boss can be a killer on your love life…
The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Mort is the first book in the fan-favorite Death series. The collection includes:
- Mort
- Reaper Man
- Soul Music
- Hogfather
- Thief of Time
Summary by AI
Authors' Background
- Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) was a highly acclaimed British author, best known for his comedic fantasy series, Discworld. He wrote over 70 books, selling millions of copies worldwide. Pratchett was known for his wit, satire, and insightful commentary on society.
Main Theme
- Mort is a comedic fantasy novel that explores themes of death, life, responsibility, and the nature of existence. It satirizes the traditional Grim Reaper figure and examines what happens when someone takes on the role of Death.
Key Points
- Mort's Apprenticeship: The story follows Mort, a young man who becomes Death's apprentice.
- The Nature of Death: The book explores Death's character, his motivations, and his interactions with the living world.
- Intervention and Consequences: Mort's attempts to interfere with the natural order of life and death lead to humorous and chaotic consequences.
- Love and Relationships: The novel includes a romantic subplot between Mort and Death's adopted daughter, Ysabell.
- The Discworld: Mort introduces readers to the unique and fantastical world of Discworld, a flat disc carried through space by four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle.
Reputation
- Good: Mort is widely praised for its humor, clever writing, and imaginative world-building. It's considered a great entry point into the Discworld series. Critics and readers alike appreciate Pratchett's wit and his ability to blend comedy with philosophical themes.
- Bad: Some readers might find the humor a bit silly or the plot a little slow-paced compared to later Discworld novels.
Who Should Read It
- Fans of fantasy and comedy.
- Readers who enjoy witty and satirical writing.
- Anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining read with some depth.
- Those interested in exploring the Discworld universe.
Similar Books
- Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett (Discworld series)
- Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
- The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld series)
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