Nation

By: Terry Pratchett

Narrated by: Stephen Briggs

The sea has taken everything.

Thirteen-year-old Mau is the only one left after a giant wave sweeps his island village away. But when much is taken, something is returned, and somewhere in the jungle, Daphne - a girl from the other side of the globe - is the sole survivor of a ship destroyed by the same wave.

Together, the two confront the aftermath of catastrophe. And slowly, other refugees arrive - children without parents, mothers without babies, husbands without wives - all of them hungry and all of them frightened. As Mau and Daphne struggle to keep the small band safe and fed, they defy ancestral spirits, challenge death himself, and uncover a long-hidden secret that literally turns the world upside down....

Internationally revered storyteller Terry Pratchett presents a breathtaking adventure of survival and discovery, and of the courage required to forge new beliefs.

©2008 Terry and Lyn Pratchett (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

Another excellent Pratchett Briggs colaboration

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.

Outstanding!

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

An exploration of Faith

the book covers complex topics of faith, death, and love and prejudice thoughtfully and humorously.

Captivating

Pratchett at his storytelling best
Also lots to think about. Enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended. Just four words. Fin

I miss Terry Pratchett GNU

if you like Pratchett then read this now. If you don’t then this might change your mind.

Heard it 6 times and still a favorite!

I love this book! Sir Terry Pratchett was a master of The Craft. It has a lot of great life lessons baked into this fun and beautiful story.

A good story, with added philosophy

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!

The Best From a Legend

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

Terry Pratchett never lets me down.

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

Gets Better the Second and Third Time Around

I've listened to this novel three times. It's a wonderful novel to begin with, but it gets better with each listen. The characters are intellectually curious and thoughtful and influenced by healthy and amusing cynicism. They accept nothing at face value. And, Mau's ability to milk a pig is quite remarkable. As usual, Pratchett has turned everything on its head. Pratchett is the best.