Death takes on an apprentice, Mort, in this humorous Discworld tale of fantasy and satire.
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Death takes on an apprentice, Mort, in this humorous Discworld tale of fantasy and satire.
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestseller in England, where they have catapulted him into the highest echelons of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen. In this Discworld installment, Death comes to Mort with an offer he can't refuse -- especially since being, well, dead isn't compulsory.As Death's apprentice, he'll have free board and lodging, use of the company horse, and he won't need time off for family funerals. T...
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Minor romantic subplot; no explicit content depicted.
Moderate violence related to death; some grim but humorous depictions.
Mild language used infrequently for comedic effect.
Brief mentions of alcohol in social settings; not central.
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Minor references to afterlife beliefs in a satirical context.
Frequent fantasy magic and supernatural elements central to plot.
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Moderate satirical commentary on societal norms and bureaucracy.
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