Pyramids: A Discworld Novel

Terry Pratchett

Oct 2009 · Discworld Book 7 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

The seventh book in the award-winning comic fantasy Discworld series by Terry Pratchett.

Unlike most teenaged boys, Teppic isn't chasing girls and working at the mall. Instead he's just inherited the throne of the desert kingdom Djelibeybi—a job that's come a bit earlier than he expected (a turn of fate his recently departed father wasn't too happy about either).

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 and betrayal—not to mention a headstrong handmaiden—at the heart of his realm.

Sometimes being a god is no fun at all. . . .

Ratings and reviews

My least favorite I've read of Terry's novels thus far, but still an entertaining read. Some of the imagery near the end gets intense, but does not match the awe-inspiring moments in The Light Fantastic. A skippable book, in my humble opinion.

I always get my hopes high when it comes to discworld and they never disappoint! I loved the whole story and characters. I laughed and learnt with them. Beautiful writing from Sir Terry Pratchett (as always).

Was surprised to see no one had commented. For those who have never read Pyramids before prepare to be delighted by a fun and humorous story that will give your imagination a good stretch. Enjoy!

About the author

Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.