In fact, a “family” of books is probably a more appropriate description to use than series.īooks one and two are predominantly a comical riff on swords and sorcery, dungeons and dragons, Tolkein-like quests and the concept and conceits of using parallel universes as plot device.
They’re laced with both overt and sly nods to classical mythology and literary classics. They introduce its idiosyncratic societal peculiarities, geographies and some recurring characters.Īll are brought to life and framed by Terry’s wit and irreverence and presented in a uniquely original style: no chapters, many puns, twisted takes on the contemporary presented in less than contemporary environs and frequent forays into footnotes, which meander through humorous observation parallel to the main story.
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