“It had a very long pendulum, and the pendulum swung with a slow tick-tock that set his teeth on edge, because it was the the kind of delibrate, annoying ticking that wanted to make it abundantly clear that every tick and every tock was stripping another second off your life.”
Quote by Terry Pratchett
Work
The Light Fantastic: (Discworld Novel 2)
In this second novel of the Discworld series, the protagonist Rincewind, along with his companions, embarks on a quest filled with magic, mayhem, and the peculiarities of the Discworld's unique geography and inhabitants. more
Author
Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett was a British author renowned for his fantasy novel series, 'Discworld'. His works are appreciated for their unique humor and profound philosophical insights. Pratchett's contributions to literature extend beyond fantasy, encompassing science fiction, humor, and children's literature. more
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