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Quote by Terry Pratchett

“She got on with her education. In her opinion, school kept on trying to interfere with it.”

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In this sixteenth novel of the Discworld series, Death, the personification of mortality, takes center stage. The story is a blend of humor and satire, as Death embarks on a journey to understand the nature of life and death. The novel delves into the world of music, exploring its power and influence on the soul. It combines elements of fantasy with a distinctive sense of humor, offering readers a fresh perspective on the afterlife and the human condition. more

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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

“I had spent my childhood and the better part of my early adulthood trying to understand my mother. She had been an extraordinarily difficult person, spiteful and full of rage, with a temper that could flare, seemingly out of nowhere, scorching everything and everyone who got in its way. [pp. 40-41]”

Way Trying Persons Mother Difficult Childhood Rage Temper Adulthood Flare Spiteful Scorching

Author:Dani Shapiro

“You're sick. Sick and evil and weird.”

Evil Sick

Author:Neil Gaiman

“This sadness wasn't a huge part of me--I wasn't remotely depressed--but still, it was like a stone I carried in my pocket. I always knew it was there. [p. 179]”

Stills Sadness Huge Stones Pockets

Author:Dani Shapiro

“Sometimes people think I'm wearing a wig when I'm not wearing a wig, and then sometimes they think I'm not wearing a wig when I am wearing a wig.”

People Thinking Sometimes Wigs

Author:Nicolas Cage