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“Opera happens because a large number of things amazingly fail to go wrong.”

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Terry Pratchett's 'Maskerade' is the eighteenth book in the popular Discworld series. It follows the story of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, led by Commander Vimes, as they navigate the complexities of a high-society masquerade. The novel is known for its satirical take on the Victorian era and its richly developed characters, blending elements of fantasy and social commentary. 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

“My advice is this. For Christ's sake, don't write a book that is suitable for a kid of 12 years old, because the kids who read who are 12 years old are reading books for adults. I read all of the James Bond books when I was about 11, which was approximately the right time to read James Bond books.”

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“Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon...”

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“'Discworld' is taking something that you know is ridiculous and treating it as if it is serious, to see if something interesting happens when you do so.”

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