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A review by dunnettreader
Nation by Terry Pratchett
5.0
"Nation" is my choice for my group's book discussion. I can hardly wait to talk about it with friends. Terry Pratchett tells a wonderful tale, with disasters, death, survival, pirates and scientific discovery.
With a style that goes down like smooth whisky, he presents an alternate path for humanity.
When the wave destroys everything that Mau has known, this young man finds the strength to go forward, at first alone, and then with a growing number of companions. He must question everything his culture has taught him and test himself to survive and pull others along with him. Without being too grim, although there are serious and gross passages, we are given a story of hope and promise. Of course there is plenty of Pratchett's humor thrown in for leavening. As much as I love Mau, it is Daphne who is my favorite character. She represents the best of western culture, with a mind and heart that is a match for Mau.
With a style that goes down like smooth whisky, he presents an alternate path for humanity.
When the wave destroys everything that Mau has known, this young man finds the strength to go forward, at first alone, and then with a growing number of companions. He must question everything his culture has taught him and test himself to survive and pull others along with him. Without being too grim, although there are serious and gross passages, we are given a story of hope and promise. Of course there is plenty of Pratchett's humor thrown in for leavening. As much as I love Mau, it is Daphne who is my favorite character. She represents the best of western culture, with a mind and heart that is a match for Mau.