EQUAL RITES: (DISCWORLD NOVEL 3) PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Terry Pratchett | 288 pages | 20 Sep 2004 | Transworld Publishers Ltd | 9780552152600 | English | London, United Kingdom Equal Rites: (Discworld Novel 3) PDF Book More information about this seller Contact this seller 5. Discworld is not nearly as developed, and neither is his writing style. Further information and images are readily available. From: P. Treatle refers here to the old student's drinking song 'Gaudeamus Igitur', written in by Christian Wilhelm Kindleben, a priest in Leipzig who got kicked out because of his student songs. A delight of comedy and fantasy, the works of Sir Terry Pratchett continue to bring a certain magic to their readers. Red sky in the morning, sailor's or shepherd's take warning". I loved this book! The dustwrappers are both very smart, with only some handling marks to the boards of both works, and some shelfwear to the head and tail of the spine and extremities and two oxfam stickers to the rear cover of 'equal Rites'. Synopsis for Equal Rites : On Discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, who is just at that moment being born. You are commenting using your Facebook account. What's more, I've just recent re-read several of the more recent Witch novels from Pratchett, so they're fresh in my head. Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. Anyway, I am eagerly continuing the series and I plan to do with Witches what I haven't done with any other Discworld series. She reminded me of a lot of middle-aged women who originally believed in the stereotypes and expectations of society but went on to change their minds as they encountered spirited youngsters. Her name is Esk and she is the 8th son of an 8th son but she's not While I do not believe that he is mixing metaphors, it is not exactly something that I have seem any fantasy writers really do. I'm glad to hear this series only gets better as it has already and this is why I'm glad I'm going through this series ever so slowly in publication order. It has Granny Weatherwax, how could I not enjoy this book? Details if other :. Kirby's artwork "coincidentally" draws Esk with the broom handle where a penis would be which is a traditional interpretation of the basis of the "witches flying around on broomsticks" myth. Up in the Ramptops, the Eighth Son of an Eighth Son is about to be born, and a Wizard is ready to hand over his staff. Overall this book had to do something right, because I pretty much tore through it in a weekend, which despite it's short length is still rather fast for me. I like the idea of this one — a female should be allowed to be a wizard. Error rating book. Published by Victor Gollancz, London England So go home, cook some lovely potions, leave the evil, complicated, over your pink small brain, complex mathematical calculations, and magic physics to the strong gender, avoid the nasty monsters and demons you would immediately faint when just hearing them coming closer, we protect you from that, if you would be conscious it would make you scream even more than the little girl you are if you saw them, haha. Pratchett spins a deliciously tangled web about the age-old contest between the men and the ladies. Published in , it is the third novel in the Discworld series and the first in which the main character is not Rincewind. Equal Rites: (Discworld Novel 3) Writer I read the first Rincewind prior to this, and had heard the Witches storyline was better. More information about this seller Contact this seller 1. Now, this book is about how a young girl inherits, quite by accident, a wizard's staff, and in inheriting the staff she also inherits the wizard's magical ability. Audio Books Terry Pratchett. Granny stopped in the doorway. Like The Light Fantastic it's forced a re-evaluation of my opinion of the early Discworld books and in a positive way. At least I think I did. I guess that is why Pratchett wrote this book. Or unexpected like this: The scene is the blackness of deep space with a few stars glittering like the dandruff on the shoulders of God. More information about this seller Contact this seller 6. The last thing the wizard Drum Billet did, before Death laid a bony hand on his shoulder, was to pass on his staff of power to the eighth son of an eighth son. We also get her all alone without Nanny or any other witch, so it's quite an important role she's got here as the introduction to Discworld Witches. It is not that they can't be wizards, it is just that they are not supposed to be wizards it is sort of like an old boy's club. Equal Rites is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett. All in delightful wrappers, super copies, unread. Condition: Very Good. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. The search by the wizard Drum Billet for the child destined to become a wizard the eighth son of an eighth son so that he can pass on his wizard's staff on to his successor has a parallel in Roundworld with the searches performed in Tibetan Buddhism to find a new Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama when the incumbent passes on. See details and exclusions - Terry Pratchett - Equal Rites. Seller Inventory ABE The title is wordplay on the phrase "Equal Rights". About this Item: Gollancz, London, Equal Rites was also a book of two halves: while the first half was a slow-paced introduction to the village of Bad Ass yes, I love that name, too and its inhabitants, the second half was full of racy action and adventure. I can't wait! Equal Rites: (Discworld Novel 3) Reviews Terry Pratchett Books. Articles featuring this book. More Details Discworld Books Terry Pratchett. Published by Victor Gollancz in association with Colin Smythe. But now the young girl will be On Discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, who is just at that moment being born. Granny had the chance to become one of the very few women to learn what it really is that wizards wear under their robes, but modestly averted her eyes and followed the girl across the flagstones and down a wide flight of steps. Post iucundam iuventutem, Post molestam senectutem, Nos habebit humus, nos habebit humus. When it comes to learning what's new in science fiction and fantasy, we turned to the experts. Published by Victor Gollancz First edition. The book has obviously been read and there are small pen marks to the rear free end page. Esk is unsuccessful in her first, direct, attempt to gain entry to the University, but Granny Weatherwax finds another way in; as a servant. In its day, in , this was the height of desirability -- so much so that for its first few years it was only available for export. The lodgings were on the top floor next to the well-guarded premises of a respectable dealer in stolen property because, as Granny had heard, good fences make good neighbors. I'm fairly sure that this is only my second time reading this book since I first devoured the early books of the series back in the late 80s. Just look at some of the quotes I liked that showcase her verbal and behavioral badassery. And hey, it was written in the 80s. Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. From: P. Ladies are not allowed in here! About Terry Pratchett. Victor Gollancz in association with Colin Smythe. The wizard Drum Billet knows that he will soon die and travels to a place where an eighth son of an eighth son is about to be born. This was just so incredibly funny, brilliantly written and truly a joy to read. I cannot wait to read Wyrd Sisters , the second instalment of the Witches series, next. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. Books Terry Pratchett. He was never preaching. Page 45 "I've seen the thundergods a few times,' said Granny, 'and Hoki, of course. While attempting to rescue him, Esk ends up in the Dungeon Dimensions. I know. The wizard Drum Billet knows that he will soon die and travels to a place where an eighth son of an eighth son is about to be born. Said duel usually between a man and a woman, and often with nice Freudian touches to the things they turn into has a much longer history; folkies out there will probably know it as the song 'The Two Magicians'. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Collection now complete Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. Equal Rites: (Discworld Novel 3) Read Online Granny will appear in other books down the track, but she in introduced here, with her powerful stare and her headology the art of making people think something when it really is not the case. At least I think I did. The search by the wizard Drum Billet for the child destined to become a wizard the eighth son of an eighth son so that he can pass on his wizard's staff on to his successor has a parallel in Roundworld with the searches performed in Tibetan Buddhism to find a new Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama when the incumbent passes on.