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Pratchett’s first anti-hero, Rincewind the Wizzard (whose inability to cast a spell is bettered only by his inability to spell) is a misadventure magnet. ![]() In fact, a “family” of books is probably a more appropriate description to use than series.īooks one and two are predominantly a comical riff on swords and sorcery, dungeons and dragons, Tolkein-like quests and the concept and conceits of using parallel universes as plot device. They’re laced with both overt and sly nods to classical mythology and literary classics. ![]() ![]() They introduce its idiosyncratic societal peculiarities, geographies and some recurring characters.Īll are brought to life and framed by Terry’s wit and irreverence and presented in a uniquely original style: no chapters, many puns, twisted takes on the contemporary presented in less than contemporary environs and frequent forays into footnotes, which meander through humorous observation parallel to the main story.
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