A review by jfranco020
Nation by Terry Pratchett

5.0

Having just completed his Nation's traditional transition from boyhood to manhood, Mau returns home to an island of death. A large wave has destroyed his village and killed everyone he knows. It has also washed ashore a European ship where the only passenger is Daphne, soon to be known as the Ghost Girl. As they struggle through language barriers, they are joined by other survivors. Together, they must protect their small community from death and raiders, while also challenging their understanding of religion and history.

This has to be the best book I've read/listened to in ages! I love the philosophical discussions hidden in compelling narrative and engaging characters. I'm afraid to say too much for fear of spoiling; the story is still so fresh in my memory that I can't write a full review without sharing too much. I can say that I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to read more from Pratchett.