Reaper Man

Reaper Man

5.0 (2 valutazioni)
Science Fiction
Formato Brossura
Pagine 289
Lingua Inglese
Pubblicato Jul 4, 2005
Editore Corgi
ISBN-10 0552152951
ISBN-13 9780552152952
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In a world where the lines between life and death are deftly woven, a sudden vacancy in the role of Death sends shockwaves across the realms. With their harbinger of doom mysteriously absent, the natural order begins to unravel, igniting a series of delightful and absurd episodes. The living find themselves grappling with the absurdity of life, and the dead wander between realms, unsure of their fate.

The chaos spirals as souls linger in limbo, the elderly find their twilight years unexpectedly prolonged, and a unique gardener named Bill Door takes on the task of embracing life's complexities in this newfound freedom. As he navigates the human experience, he learns that the beauty of life is often accompanied by its hardships, all while trying to fill the enormous shoes left by Death himself.

Throughout this whimsical tale, the narrative explores profound themes of existence, the value of life, and the inevitable nature of death. With Pratchett's signature wit and humor, the story unveils the absurdities that accompany a world lacking its dark figure, ultimately leading to a confrontation that could restore balance or unravel everything further.

Amidst the mayhem, friendships are forged, truths are revealed, and new understandings of mortality emerge, inviting readers on a journey that is both light-hearted and reflective—a vivid exploration of how intertwined life and death truly are in the grand tapestry of the universe.

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