"Philosophical humor of the highest order." -Kirkus Reviews
In this humorous fantasy epic, time is at an end for the Discworld unless a trio of unusual allies can save it in New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett's "funny, charming" (Chicago Tribune) tale.
Time is a resource that must be managed. It can be allowed to move quickly or slowly, but it must never stop. In the Discworld, only the venerable Monks of History are entrusted with overseeing time, to ensure that tomorrow always comes.
But a young horologist is about to start a race against time. He's constructing the world's first truly accurate clock, and if this Perfect Clock starts ticking, it will stop time completely.
Facing a potential apocalypse, it's up to Monk Lu-Tze, his apprentice Lobsang Ludd, and Death's granddaughter Susan to stop him, or there really will be no tomorrow. . . .
The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Thief of Time is the fifth and final book in the Death series. The full collection includes:
- Mort
- Reaper Man
- Soul Music
- Hogfather
- Thief of Time
About the Author :
Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.
Review :
"If you've never read one of Pratchett's novels before, Thief of Time is a wonderful introduction to this top-notch satirist. But be forewarned. Before long, you too might find yourself rereading Discworld novels over and over." - Denver Post
"Funny, charming . . . will steal readers' spare hours as they find themselves unable to put it down." - Chicago Tribune
"Philosophical humor of the highest order." - Kirkus Reviews
"Wonderful . . . . A delight to read. The story is as complicated, daft, hilarious and satisfying as vintage PG Wodehouse: part kung fu epic, part philosophical novel, part mind-bending experiment with chaos theory. Pratchett has an admirable ability to land home truths, be very silly and also very wise all in one go." - Guardian
"Reads with all the polished fluency and sure-footed pacing that have become Pratchett's hallmarks over the years . . . He still maintains the rush of sheer delight that makes his work so addictive and keeps his fans so loyal." - London Times
