Maskerade
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.20 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753107430 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Great humor and wonderful characters" according to Sendjohnadollar. It's difficult to choose a favorite Discworld book because there are only fractions of points between their ratings. I think Witches Abroad is still my number one favorite but Maskerade runs a very close second. They're in my top Great humor and wonderful characters Sendjohnadollar It's difficult to choose a favorite Discworld book because there are only fractions of points between their ratings. I think Witches Abroad is still my number one favorite but Maskerade runs a very close second. They're in my top 40 for sure :-). The Joy of Snacks but had me laughing more than any of the other ones and that takes some doing because I love Terry Pratchett's humor more than any other author. Just read everything he wrote - his physical loss is a sad thing for literature but his voluminous contributions will live on till The Nice. 0 for sure :-). The Joy of Snacks but had me laughing more than any of the other ones and that takes some doing because I love Terry Pratchett's humor more than any other author. Just read everything he wrote - his physical loss is a sad thing for literature but his voluminous contributions will live on till The Nice. Phantom of the Opera, Discworld Style I love Terry Pratchett's books and his Discworld universe. This book is based off the Phantom of the Opera/opera classics. It wasn't bad, and I just finished rereading it but it's not quite up to the standards of his other books. Sketchy Characters, but Hilarious Parody Admittedly this is not a heavyweight book. But then, I don't read Terry Pratchett's Discworld series to be challenged mentally, I read them because they are fun. And Maskerade is one of Pratchett's best in that area. The book is mainly about poking fun at The Phantom of the Opera, and many other Andrew Lloyd Webber creations, with a simple storyline (although it does appear to be raising a character from a previous book to a more prominent role).The allusions and parody in Maskerade are (moderately) subtle, so they don't interfere with the flo
Once Granny sets her mind on something, however, it's difficult—and often hazardous—to dissuade her. The Ghost in the bone-white mask who haunts the Ankh-Morpork Opera House was always considered a benign presence—some would even say lucky—until he started killing people. The sudden rash of bizarre backstage deaths now threatens to mar the operatic debut of country girl Perdita X. But at least it's an escape from scheming Nanny Ogg and old Granny Weatherwax back home, who want her to join their witchy ranks. (nee Agnes) Nitt, she of the ample body and ampler voice.Perdita's expected to hide in the chorus and sing arias out loud while a more petitely presentable soprano mouths the notes. And no opera-prowling phantom fiend is going to keep a pair of determined hags down on the farm after they've seen Ankh-Morpork.
--Blaise Selby. Fans of the popular Discworld will be happy to see some old friends again in Maskerade, the 18th novel in the series. A ghost in a white mask is murdering, well, quite a lot of people, and two witches (it really isn't wise to call them "meddling, interfering old baggages"), or perhaps three, take a hand in unraveling the mystery. There are strange goings-on at the Opera House in Ankh-Morpork
Sir Terry, who lived in England, died in March 2015 at the age of 66.. In January 2009, Pratchett was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his services to literature. His books have been adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. Sir Terry Pratchett, OBE, was the author of more than 70 books, including the internationally bestselling Discworld series of novels