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Summary: It's complicated
Review: Thief of Time is possibly the most complex plot Pratchett has spun. We get a better look at those crazy monks who re-direct wasted time, particularly Lu Tze. We also meet Lobsang, Jeremy Clockson, a Lady, and we see the Auditors again. Death, again, is one of the best characters ever.
The story centers around a young clock maker being commissioned to make the most accurate clock in the Universe, down to the last tick. Problem is, with a clock like that, a bad person could control time. Lu Tze, sweeper extraordinaire, and his assistant Lobsang are off to the rescue.
With a spinning plot that touches on physics, the nature of time, and chocolate, Thief of Time is at times confusing. You've got to pay attention! But have faith, the conclusion brings it all together.
For those familiar with Pratchett and the Discworld, there are many funny moments, but you won't be in pain like you were with Eric. But you will love it anyway!
For those not familiar with Pratchett, hold on tight because you will have your socks knocked off!
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Summary: Possibly the best Discworld book so far
Review: This book is fabulous, on a level with "Feet of Clay" or even better. I liked it much better than "The Truth".The Auditors return. Pratchett explores the nature of time and of what it means to be human. I felt the philosophical aspects were very well integrated into the overall story line and were definitely in the "make you think" category. There is a stronger magical fantasy aspect to Thief of Time than in many books of the series. The Monks of Time have awesome abilities and the enormous responsibility of ensuring that time flows properly on the Discworld. We also learn more about the "special" people, such as Death's "granddaughter" Susan Sto Helit. All in all, the book flowed beautifully, had intriguing interwoven plotlines, and really got me thinking about life and the nature of time (all while having a very enjoyable time). It's a "must" read for any Discworld fan.
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Summary: The Best of Discworld
Review: This is partly a Death story, but it can stand alone; it is, in part, a great spoof on western society's fascination with Tibet and Buddhism, and quite funny. It is probably my single favorite Discworld novel so far, and I have only a small handful remaining to read. Jeremy Clockson is an obsessive-compulsive clockmaker who has to stay on his medication or his mind goes a little bit off the rails. He is commissioned to build a clock, and not just any clock, and is even sent an Igor to help him. Meanwhile, the monk Lu-Tze has taken on an apprentice from the thieves' guild. Unlike a lot of the Pratchett books, in this one the various plots remain coherent and the ending actually brings it all together (and gives new meaning to the phrase "death by chocolate").
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