Carpe Jugulum (Discworld, Book 23)
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Terry Pratchett's irreverent Discworld novels satirize and celebrate every aspect of life, modern and ancient, sacred and profane. Consistent international #1 bestsellers, they have garnered him a secure position in the pantheon of humor along with Douglas Adams, Carl Hiaasen, and Kurt Vonnegut.
In this latest satiric triumph, King Verence, in a fit of enlightened democracy and ebullient goodwill, unthinkingly invites Uberwald's undead, the Magpyrs, into Lancre to celebrate the birth of his daughter. But everyone knows you don't invite a vampire into your home - unless, of course, you want a permanent guest. Once ensconced within the castle, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, sun-loving modern vampires have no intention of leaving. Ever. As the Lancre living are about to discover, there's only one way to fight. Go for the throat, or as the vampyres themselves say... CARPE JUGULUM!
Personally, I'm just not a fan of Pratchett. This was the third book of his I've read, and have come to that conclusion. I just find it difficult to care about the characters and therefore difficult to care about the plot. However, I do know there's more people who love him than don't, so don't let my opinion scare you away. The Douglas Adams comparison is a good one.
In this latest satiric triumph, King Verence, in a fit of enlightened democracy and ebullient goodwill, unthinkingly invites Uberwald's undead, the Magpyrs, into Lancre to celebrate the birth of his daughter. But everyone knows you don't invite a vampire into your home - unless, of course, you want a permanent guest. Once ensconced within the castle, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, sun-loving modern vampires have no intention of leaving. Ever. As the Lancre living are about to discover, there's only one way to fight. Go for the throat, or as the vampyres themselves say... CARPE JUGULUM!
Personally, I'm just not a fan of Pratchett. This was the third book of his I've read, and have come to that conclusion. I just find it difficult to care about the characters and therefore difficult to care about the plot. However, I do know there's more people who love him than don't, so don't let my opinion scare you away. The Douglas Adams comparison is a good one.
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