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Nation

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
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New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize * Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award * Michael L. Printz Medal honor winner

From the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, comes an epic adventure of survival that mixes hope, humor, and humanity.

When a giant wave destroys his village, Mau is the only one left. Daphne—a traveler from the other side of the globe—is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Separated by language and customs, the two are united by catastrophe. Slowly, they are joined by other refugees. And as they struggle to protect the small band, Mau and Daphne defy ancestral spirits, challenge death himself, and uncover a long-hidden secret that literally turns the world upside down.

Sir Terry also received a prestigious Printz Honor from the American Library Association for his novel Dodger.

©2008 Terry and Lyn Pratchett; (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Fantasy Humor Literature & Fiction Los Angeles Times Book Prize Science Fiction & Fantasy Funny Witty Heartfelt

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As the author of more than 50 best-selling titles, Sir Terry Pratchett is still influencing the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, even after his passing in 2015. Marked by his ability to make the mundane extraordinary and build continually unfolding fantasy worlds, Pratchett’s hilarious novels are deservedly beloved. Dive into the quotes below to experience Pratchett’s singularly affecting blend of humor, magic, and heart.

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Philosophical Depth • Engaging Adventure • Excellent Narrator • Meaningful Themes • Humorous Writing • Captivating Voice

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A very interesting story! It had me captivated from the very beginning. I especially enjoyed that it was more than just and adventure story, or a coming of age story - it was also quite philosophical, covering things such as religion, the nature of fear, death, loyalty, and much more. But it was never dry or boring! There were bits of wry him at, as in all Pratchett books, but I wouldn’t classify this book as humorous. But it was most definitely entertaining!

A NOTE ABOUT the MUSIC: some reviewers have complained about the “intrusive” or “distracting” music and I was afraid to listen. But there was music only between a few chapters, with maybe a sentence or two overlapping it. I’m someone who hates audiobooks with sound effects and music during the story, but in this book, the music was not like that at all. It was all between chapters. You could simply ignore it as simply a marker between chapters. So don’t let those reviews keep you from listening to this book!

A good story, with added philosophy

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Sir Terry once said this was his best book. He was right, as is to be expected.

The Best From a Legend

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His books are always a pleasure to read and listen to. the combination of character and social commentary keeps me smiling.

Terry Pratchett never lets me down.

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Where does Nation rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top.

What did you like best about this story?

Hard to say what was best. It wasn't a typical Pratchett story, in that it wasn't a discworld novel. However, it was a great story about about communication across cultural and linguistic boundaries and understanding one's sense of place in the world.

What does Stephen Briggs bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice is perfect, his characters excellent. I wish he read all audiobooks, regardless of author or genre.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, for sure!

Any additional comments?

Buy it now.

Another excellent Pratchett Briggs colaboration

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This is a fantastic story. I think it is one of Terry Pratchetts best.

Outstanding!

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