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Pyramids

(Discworld Novel 7)

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Pyramids

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Alfred Enoch, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz
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Over 1 million Discworld audiobooks sold – discover the extraordinary universe of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like never before

The audiobook of Pyramids is narrated by Alfred Enoch, known for playing Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter film series, and Wes Gibbins in How To Get Away With Murder. BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually; Pirates of the Caribbean; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) reads the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace; Shaun of the Dead) stars as the voice of Death. Featuring a new theme tune composed by James Hannigan.

'"LOOK AFTER THE DEAD," SAID THE PRIESTS, "AND THE DEAD WOULD LOOK AFTER YOU."'

Young Prince Teppic is sent far away from his desert homeland to the city of Ankh-Morpork for the best education money can buy. Which just so happens to be at the Assassins' Guild.

But when Teppic's father dies suddenly, fate takes him away from assassination to something far more unsavoury: politics. Teppic returns home to the small, penniless kingdom of Djelibeybi to take his place as ruler.

It isn't easy, being a teenage pharaoh. As tradition dictates, the new king must build a monumental pyramid to honour his dead father. But this one might just bankrupt the kingdom, and warp the very fabric of time and space itself...

The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Pyramids is a standalone.

The first book in the Discworld series - The Colour of Magic - was published in 1983. Some elements of the Discworld universe may reflect this.

'Pratchett remains a consistently clever, charming and funny voice' - Independent

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Critic reviews

'Like Dickens, much of Pratchett's appeal lies in his humanism, both in a sentimental regard for his characters' good fortune, and in that his writing is generous-spirited and inclusive'
'As funny as Wodehouse and as witty as Waugh'
'Imagine a collision between Jonathan Swift at his most scatologically-minded and J.R.R. Tolkien on speed'
'The best kind of parody - funny and smart and still a good story'
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I really enjoyed this listen. It was read very well, one of the best I have listened to so far in discworld. Rivalling indra Varmas witches. Highly recommended.

Excellant listening. Very well read

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When I listened to the sample I was a bit unsure about the narration. If you’re in the same boat, please ignore your doubts. Alfred’s narration is excellent and captures the magic and wit of Discworld perfectly. It’s actually one of my favourites of the recent recordings.

Excellent Narration

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I have been listening to the Discworld series in order, so this is the second time of hearing this book as it was not originally available. And despite enjoying it far more and hearing previously missed ditties and anecdotes, I still found the long winded monologues and repetitions of Dios rather boring.
Not the best book in the series - in my opinion - but still worth a listen.

Considerably better than the Nigel Planer version

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Obviously the story is great, but the narration on this one is outstanding. Every character - and there are many in this book - gets a distinct and recognisable voice. Looking forward to more in the series read by Mr Enoch.

Fantastic narrator

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Loved the narration and enjoyed rediscovering this one. It's a new contender for my favourite Discworld novel, helped along by a bit less zany dialogue than some.

Well worth revisiting this installment

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