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More copies of this ISBN:Thief of Timeby Terry Pratchett
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Everybody wants more time, which is why on Discworld only the experts can manage it — the venerable Monks of History who store it and pump it from where it's wasted, like underwater (how much time does a codfish really need?), to places like cities, where busy denizens lament, "Oh where does the time go?" While everyone always talks about slowing down, one young horologist is about to do the unthinkable. He's going to stop. Well, stop time that is, by building the world's first truly accurate clock. Which means esteemed History Monk Lu-Tze and his apprentice Lobsang Ludd have to put on some speed to stop the timepiece before it starts. For if the Perfect Clock starts ticking, Time — as we know it — will end. And then the trouble will really begin... Review:"Philosophical humor of the highest order." Kirkus Reviews Review:"[T]he newest appealing installment of the Discworld series....You don't need to catch all the in-jokes to enjoy the fun." Publishers Weekly Review:"Think J.R.R. Tolkien with a sharper, more satiric edge." Houston Chronicle Review:"Pratchett's latest Discworld novel features the author's hilariously acerbic commentaries on time, history, and the end of the world along with the return of favorite characters from previous series installments. Consistently clever and engagingly topical..." Library Journal Review:"This is a treat for anyone who likes humorous fantasy....And how can readers resist a book in which the world is saved by the awesome power of chocolate?" School Library Journal Review:"For Pratchett fans, a new Discworld book is always cause for rejoicing, and this addition to the series is splendid....His fantasy writing is witty, irreverent, and wildly imaginative....Allusive and very British, [the Discworld books] are like chocolate: If one loves it, one cannot imagine life without it." VOYA Synopsis:PRAISE FOR THE TRUTH: "Readers who've never visited Discworld before may find themselves laughing out loud, even as they cheer on the good guys, while longtime fans are sure to call this Pratchett's best one yet." Synopsis:In Discworld, Time is a resource managed by the highly capable Monks of History. Ironically, the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock threatens to stop Time altogether--and then all the trouble will really begin. (May)
About the AuthorTerry Pratchett's novels have sold more than fifty-five million (give or take a few million) copies worldwide. He lives in England. As many of you know, beloved house author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Terry has become active in fundraising efforts to support Alzheimer's research. Click here to read a speech Terry made to the Alzheimer's Research Trust Conference in the UK earlier this year. If you are interested in making a tax-free donation to to the Alzheimer's Association click here. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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