In the seventh installment of Terry Pratchett?s absurdly delightful Discworld series, we are whisked away?not on a magic carpet, mind you, but perhaps on the back of a rather confused camel?into the enigmatic realm of pyramids. Yes, those grand, triangular constructions that have long puzzled the likes of historians, archaeologists, and anyone who has ever been subjected to a game of trivia at a particularly dull pub. Here, Pratchett takes us on a rollicking ride through a land that is possibly more sand than substance, where the sphinxes are rolling their eyes and the mummies have more personality than most modern politicians. Our protagonist, a certain hapless character named Brutha, is not your average hero. In fact, if there were an award for being unremarkably unheroic, he would likely win it?if, of course, he could be bothered to turn up for the ceremony. He is, however, blessed (or perhaps cursed) with a rather peculiar ability: he can recall anything he?s ever read, which, given the state of the library back home, mostly consists of recipes for various types of stew. As Brutha bumbles along, he inadvertently becomes embroiled in a cosmic battle involving gods, ancient prophecies, and the occasional existential crisis that accompanies finding one?s purpose, particularly when that purpose seems to involve an inordinate amount of sand and a pyramid scheme, quite literally. Pyramids also introduces us to a delightful cast of characters who could easily be mistaken for a particularly eccentric family reunion. There?s the ever-charming god Om, who takes on the rather unique form of a tortoise?because, after all, why wouldn?t a deity choose to be a slow-moving creature with a penchant for self-reflection? Then we have the priests, who are less like the mystical custodians of sacred knowledge and more like a group of individuals who have taken "spiritual advisor" to an all-time low, competing primarily in how many times they can chant ?sphinx? while dodging the consequences of their own blunders. As if that wasn?t enough, we are also treated to a glimpse into the workings of an ancient society that takes the concept of bureaucracy to dizzying new heights?or depths, depending on your perspective. The sheer absurdity of it all is enough to make one question whether the real purpose of the pyramids was to house pharaohs or simply to provide a really good reason for a raucous game of charades gone terribly wrong. With Pratchett?s trademark wit and keen observational humor, readers are given a front-row seat to a world where the mundane collides with the mystical, creating a narrative that is as chaotic as it is entertaining. The narrative is laced with social commentary, puns, and more footnotes than you could shake a wand at?because who doesn?t love a good footnote that diverges into an entirely different topic altogether? The writing is so clever that you may find yourself pausing to contemplate the very nature of reality, or at least the nature of your last few purchases at the local second-hand shop. Condition: Used?this copy of Pyramids has clearly been well-loved, with dog-eared pages and the occasional coffee stain that suggests a reader who enjoyed their beverage while contemplating life?s great mysteries. While the spine may show signs of wear, much like Brutha?s patience with divine intervention, you will find that the words within are as sharp as ever. There may be annotations from previous readers, adding layers of hilarity and insight that are entirely unintentional. If you?re seeking an escape from the drudgery of everyday life?or simply want to understand why on earth one would build a pyramid in the first place?this book promises to be as entertaining as it is bewildering. Who knew that a mere story could contain such a wealth of absurdity? And where better to find it than at Crappy Old Books, where we celebrate the beautifully imperfect world of second-hand literature? THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. I.

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T�tulo: Pyramids - Discworld Book 7
Editor: HarTorch
Fecha de publicaci�n: 2001
Idioma: Ingl�s
ISBN 10: 0061020656
ISBN 13: 9780061020650
Encuadernaci�n: Encuadernaci�n de tapa blanda
Estado: Used

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Magic and humor are combined in the whimsical story of the hard life of Teppic, a teenage pharaoh who does not have a clue about what he is supposed to do as the new ruler of the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi. Reprint.

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It's bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasn't a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, he's been trained at Ankh-Morpork's famed assassins' school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun.First, there's the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad -- a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit, betrayal -- not to mention aheadstrong handmaiden -- at the heart of his realm.

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Crappy Old Books aims to be the online version of our much endangered high street second hand book stores. Here you will find all sorts of junk that you just couldnt imagine. Crappy Old Books also aims to provide all of these books at great rates. The site was concieved on Monday 23rd Novemeber 2009, and is slowly growing. Hopefully over years it'll have much more to offer and will be a joy to browse through, just like our musty second hand book stores of yore.

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