It was in 1983 when "The color of magic" was published, the first work that would be the beginning of a real odyssey through a very peculiar world. a flat world located on top of four elephants revolving on the back of the Great A'Tuin, a giant tortoise that walks through space with an unknown direction and that several inhabitants try to find out.
This world is known as Discworld and is one of the great fantasy sagas bathed with a touch of humor. This series is why the author Terry Pratchett is mainly known, although he has also published different independent books such as "Perillán" or "The Dragons of the Noisy Castle", but the Discworld saga wins the trophy for the complexity and waste of originality that is between its pages, as well as its extraordinary characters each more bizarre.
But it was in March of last year that we suffered the great loss of this author and this year, On March 10, the latest book arrives in Spain from the publisher Fantascy who came to write about this saga. This is the forty-first novel by Discworld, neither more nor less than number 41, because Discworld was a real world where in each book the different characters that lived there were touched, including Death, witches, wizards, the gods, the cook ... Endless characters that bring us stories to each more adventurous and fun. A very complex world that no fan of fantasy can miss.
Going back to what brought me here, I start to wander and I get lost in the world that is Discworld, "The Shepherd's Crown" is the latest Discworld novel and stars the well-known witch Tiffany Dolorido, this being the removed novel from the Painful Tiffany subseries. Because yes, within this great series there are different subseries grouped according to the characters I mentioned above.
Synopsis of "The Shepherd's Crown"
This is not just a great Discworld book, it is an extraordinary book. A perfect send-off to Pratchett and this monumental series. "
The Telegraph
Something is waking up deep within the limestone. The owls and foxes sense it and Tiffany Painful notices it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering forces.
It is time for endings and beginnings, for old and new friends, to break boundaries and power change hands. Now, Tiffany is between light and shadow, between good and evil.
As the fairy horde prepares for the invasion, Tiffany must summon all the witches to join her. To protect the earth. Her land.
It's the time for the truth.
Opinions of other authors
Terry Pratchett being who he was, there is no shortage of comments from great authors such as George RR, Patrick Rothfuss or Neil Gaiman who admit the wonder that this author is capable of creating.
"Terry was one of the best fantasy writers ever, and without a doubt the funniest."
George RR Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire
"Terry Pratchett brought more joy to my life than any other author."
Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind
"He will be sorely missed, but what a legacy of wit and joy he leaves us!"
Ursula K. The Guin
"An author of monumental talent."
Rick riordan
«He was unique. I was lucky enough to write a book with him, when we were young, and I learned a lot. I'll miss you, Terry.
Neil Gaiman
Enjoy with caution this book, which is the last of Discworld although, if you have not started them yet, you are lucky to have 41 wonderful books from this world. I will certainly miss the author because I love Discworld and his ability to create this fantasy world is amazing. As well as the touch of humor that he carries with him and makes his books a mixture of curiosity and laughter.
Have you read any of the books by this author? What is your favorite Discworld character?