Eric: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett (MOBI)

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Ebook Info

  • Published: 2009
  • Number of pages: 165 pages
  • Format: MOBI
  • File Size: 0.63 MB
  • Authors: Terry Pratchett

Description

Discworld’s only demonology hacker, Eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of Ankh-Morpork’s denizens. This would-be Faust is very bad…at his work, that is. All he wants is to fulfill three little wishes:to live forever, to be master of the universe, and to have a stylin’ hot babe.But Eric isn’t even good at getting his own way. Instead of a powerful demon, he conjures, well, Rincewind, a wizard whose incompetence is matched only by Eric’s. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, that lovable travel accessory the Luggage has arrived, too. Accompanied by his best friends, there’s only one thing Eric wishes now — that he’d never been born!

User’s Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Simply put, Terry Pratchett is the best. If you want a laugh, check it out.

⭐I felt surprisingly lukewarm about Terry Pratchett ninth Discworld novel. Maybe it’s because Guards Guards seem the stronger that the first 7 so my expectation was for the writing to continue to improve. Maybe it’s because it’s an okay parody of the tale of Faust.There were some funny scenes and it does have Rincewind, the Luggage (who I adore) and of course DEATH. I think my issue is it was too short and it did not feel finished (where and when did they appear, what happened to them. Felt a little like a YA bookOverall a good read for a flight but not his strongest.

⭐I admit that I haven’t yet read the short story (or possibly novella) because It just arrived today. My complaint is that there are 138 numbered pages, a third the length of, say, “Guards! Guards!” Had I known that, I think I would have chosen an actual full-length Pratchett book. I’ll be careful to check the length of other books before I buy. This is frankly a customer rip-off and unworthy of an author of genius. I give it 3-stars (because I have to give some rating) out of respect for the author, and also as a nod to what seems like the cupidity of the publishers. (Perhaps the Patrician’s assessment of human nature is spot-on after all.)

⭐The book is titled Eric, but the story is actually about Rincewind.The book feels like an interlude to the discworld series, introducing some new characters who i believe will be mainstays in the next books 🙂

⭐After Guards! Guards! I was 85% onboard with Pratchett.After Eric, I’m 110% onboard. I can’t believe I have so many more of his books to read, yet it already feels like it won’t be enough. Thank you for the wonderful humor, wit, vibes, and insight into human nature, Mr. Pratchett. <3 ⭐I was really excited to realize that this was the 1st book in my endeavor to read the entire series that I have not read before. Is it tells us in the end that we all have to end up somewhere and it's not always someplace nice, but sometimes. In this book we have to see the return of one of my favorite characters throughout the series. I like that we get a because perspective on to some of the history of the Discworld and the universe. The newest characters in this one are actually a lot of fun and in one case so much feathered. ⭐This is a hilarious bit of satire about who is more evil, the demons of hell or mankind. The world of policy reviews, memos, potted plants and colored highlighters seems at the peak of the soul destroying pyramid. As far as the actual story or plot goes, it is rather weak, just a few two by fours cobbled together so the book doesn’t subside into the realm of essay. But still 4 stars. Why? Because Pratchett’s insights and wit are as keen as ever. ⭐Pratchett is undoubtedly a master of parody, and this time he's tackling some of the greatest historical and literary moments in the form of Faust's--excuse me, Eric's, deal with a demon. Even if you have not read much of Discworld, Eric is a very enjoyable tale to jump into, and you can be sure you will never forget Rincewind's luggage for any future appearances. Assume that no period of history is safe or sacred, from the beginning of time to the lowest level of the afterlife, and enjoy the ride. ⭐Ok so popping back into the Discworld series after a gap of some years and it's like I never left at all. All those indelible trademarks are here, the quirky world populated by characters with oodles of character. The vivid and playful description, the ever constant knack for coining a perfect line and last but not least, the humour underscored by a humanity more relatable than a good score of tales set in the real world.If you're this far along in the series you probably need little persuading at this point but take this as a recommendation nonetheless. Yes it is one of the shorter tales in the main-line Discworld series but is no less a joy to read as a result. Hell as imagined as the quintessential office work place managed to tedious oblivion is one of those masterstrokes only Pratchett could have pulled off.Go read it! ⭐Doesn't work so well as simply words, since originally this was a graphic novel in collaboration with Josh Kirby, the cover artist. It's brief and sketchy in places, clearly relying on certain visual elements for impact (in this version these are missing), and towards the end the writing tends to drift into what I always call "first draft" -- like he just jotted it down for later re-working, but never got round to it. But there's enough good stuff, at the beginning and in the middle, to make this a very worthwhile read, with Pratchett's inimitable take on a variety of subjects, including the now infamous "The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions" -- literally so! The kindle edition is a little out on its estimated page count (there's quite a few less), and the page numbering function doesn't work, nor does the estimated time left in chapter, and the footnote links are very iffy. ⭐I love Terry Pratchetts work and I've just started 're -reading all his books, this time in chronological order rather than haphazardly as I have done over the years. Eric is one of my least favourite of his books.....somehow, it all seems a bit pointless at the end though the journey through is as imaginative as ever. Although I have read some of his books several times this isn't one i will be reading again. ⭐This is a Terry Pratchett book. That should be enough for anyone - you're either a fan or his work or not.This book is about a young boy and his wishes which are granted - in their own twisted way - by the gods that look after / over Discworld. As usual there are laugh-out-loud moments and those that come uncomfortably near the truth of our reality.Some of the adventures reminded me of the King Midas curse and as the cover has it the word Faust is crossed out and Eric written instead. Eric is a young boy playing with magic spells who suddenly finds that his wishes come true - but the outcome is not necessarily what he imagined.Read it, laugh, and reflect on your own wishes that might not necessarily turn out for the best. As with all Pratchett's books, there are some strong moral thoughts and messages underneath the humour and the storyline.A thoroughly good read. ⭐I love this book about the three wishes that give you what you want but there will always be a catch as the universe doesn't do perfect. Terry drawing from rw stories mixed with my second favourite wizard (1st being the UU librarian) and his luggage going on a crazy inter dimensional journey when mistaken to be a demon is fantastic. It's a good book for first-time readers of STPs work as you don't need to know about what happened beforehand to get sucked into the discworld. 5 stars

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