Mort: (Discworld Novel 4) (Discworld series)

Discworld is a strange place where magic, reality and the gods seem to screw up almost as often as real life. This book tells of a joyous romp around reality with death and his apprentice. If that doesn't peak your curiosity you need to see a psychologist.

Clearly one of the best books ever written by Pratchett. Mort distinguishes itself as a perfect coming-of-age story and includes existential engagement for both Death as anthropomorphic personification and concrete durational being. It heralds Pratchett's flirtation with multi-world theory and his understanding of history. I personally make certain to read this book annually as it reminds me how far one can go in a short period of time and how much life can happen in an instant.

One of my favourite books ever. This is the third time I've read it, but the first time in English (previously only in Spanish) and it definitely is a step up, as some jokes are not really well translated.

I am a Terry Pratchett fan. Hogfather was the first book of his that I read and continues to be a favorite. It is full of his signature wit, style, and off the wall satire. The only trouble I have with his books is that I can't safely drink anything while reading them for fear of choking while laughing.

This is probably my favorite discworld book. I was trying to describe it to friends and it didn't come out well, Death taking over for Santa Claus/Hogfather because some accountants/auditors wanted to kill him by enlisting and assassin and the tooth fairy. I guess you've just got to read the book, and maybe a couple of times, to really get what's going on.

One of my favourites! Some of the funniest stuff I've ever read. Death cosplaying the Hogfather with a pillow down his robes, the wizzards being as wizzardy as they've ever been, trying to cheer up the cheerful fairy, Susan in fine form her words as much of a weapon as her granddad's sword. I'd swap xmas for Hogswatch in a heartbeat. This is a book that you will find much funnier if you've read a few of the others first though, so if you haven't go do it! Read the lot, they're all great!

also pretty sure that little elephanty sock eater lives in my laundry now...

Hogfather is one of Pratchett's great classics. It really covers a lot of ground in explaining the Discworld and it's inhabitants. And of course, it has Death and Susan as main characters. What else could you ask for?

Mort. Let's see here. Ever seen Death drunk? Ever thought about being Death as a job? You know, with the house and the schedule and an apprentice, and even office politics? No? Well then, you're in for a treat. I did laugh to the point of aches in my belly while reading the first 3 Discworld books, like, literally, on every page. I didn't quite laugh as hard while reading this one, but still, every scene with Death is a treasure in of itself, not mentioning the hysterical setup of the entire idea about life, death, universe, reality, essence, non essence, rouge elephants attempting to trample royal wedding guests... err, excuse me, I'm getting carried away. Anyway. An awesome read, but I'll be frank, in a couple of places it was slow and I was almost, ALMOST, tempted to put it down. As to the story...

A gangly and overall awkward teenager is supposed to find a job, or an apprenticeship, or something of the sort, sort of because he's not really good at anything and is thinking too much, and sort of because his dad is sort of trying to get rid of him that way. It's never stated openly, only implied. Incidentally, the last at the job fair, he, the lad, that is, Mort, lands an apprenticeship with Death. Charming, eh? Add scornful stern princesses that die or don't die or they can't figure out if they die or not die to the mix, Death's horse called Binky, and Death's daughter (what, you didn't think Death could have a daughter?) Ysabell, oh, and a bunch of wizards doing, well, I can't tell you what they were doing without spoiling it for you, and a slew of other completely unrelated events, which only Terry could pull off, by throwing them in seemingly at random but always somehow managing to tie loose ends, and you've got yourself quite a story. May I add, in the course of it everything turns upside down, with Mort quite interested in understanding what's it like to be dead, and Death quite interested in understanding what's it like to be alive and human. Oh, and they both can walk through walls, for no reason. There, I'm off to read book 5 now (in the order they were published, mind you), called Sourcery.

Being a mostly non-fantasy-reader, I was surprised of how much i liked the book. I love death, and Mort, and the surrealities of the story. Just a shame the book isn't longer. This was my first Terry Pratchet read, and I understand why he is popular. If you need a feel-good book, that doesn't get you depressed, strangely enough regarding the books theme, I recommend it. The next disc world book has been added to my "to-read" list on kindle, and I'm looking forward to it.

Any library should keep a whole section for this author.

Mort is another work of art from Terry Pratchett, keeping the reader's face etched in a half-smile, shaking his head in disbelief now and then.

Death, probably one of the favorite characters in his whole universe, keep on surprising us with his attempt at humanity. He might be the very personification of the end of a life, but since it's out of the collective minds of humans, there are always some kirks that stand out. This books explain very well events that were hinted in previous books, making this a piece of collection for any fans, and a good explanatory course for anyone discovering this marvelous universe. Welcome to a world where the strange is common and the routine ever-changing!

Terry Pratchett explores the importance of belief in delightful ways involving Death and his granddaughter, Susan, the wizards at Unseen University and a cast of fairies and other beings. It's a fun read!!

I will unapologetically confess that I love Terry Pratchett's sense of humor! I shared this book with my book club...with nothing deeper in mind than "he makes me laugh". I love that Death gets all the "good lines". If you appreciate a British sense of humor, you should give this book a try.

I really like all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld (fantasy) books, including this one. You will best enjoy reading them in the order published, but they're good on their own. They have a unique, fey humor: I expect you will like all or none, so if they're new to you, get just one to begin with.

Typical Terry Pratchett. The posts say read the Rincewind books all together and the Death ones, etc. but I'm reading them in the order they were published and I'm doing fine. I liked this one because it didn't end the way I expected.

Terry Pratchett's satires are well known, and well loved. This one has the added fillip of the character of Death, a semi-god of surprising personality. And of course, Death's granddaughter, Susan, who has the strength and wit of Pratchett's best female protagonists.

Love Terry Pratchett and his view of the world. he makes fun of everything but does not use people to teach people about their quirks. I have to read this book every Christmas so I will not get too stress with all of the hoopla. It works wonders.

I stumbled upon the CD movie version of Hogfather at Blockbusters a few years ago and decided to rent it. I enjoyed it a great deal. A few weeks ago I had some down time and I decided to order the ebook version for my Kindle. I'm enjoying the story all over again. I've also just ordered a copy of the CD from the store so I can watch the movie version again. It's a clever and entertaining story. Sort of like Harry Potter for grownups or philsophy majors.

Someone make this into an amazing movie. I thought that the first time I read it and 15 years on I still can see it being so much better than all the dross out there. Such a great idea and storyline. Thank you Terry P for sharing your genius.

Terry Pratchett tackles the subject of death through the characters of Mort, Death, and company in what is both a darkly funny and genuinely enjoyable story that explores the truth that perhaps there are all sorts of things worse than death.

I love Terry Pratchett's writing. As always, I was not disappointed. A great story line and great characters. This one follows a young human, Mort, apprenticed to DEATH. We learn something interesting about Albert in this one, too.

if you read only one terry pratchett, read this one. I love the character of death and the moral of the story is so well presented. reading this just gives you hope for humanity.

also, this book is hilarious

One of my favorite characters in Discworld is Death. He's hilarious. The take on this book was great with the parts that Death was in, but it kind of slowed down when he wasn't around. Even then it was good stuff, just not quite as fun.

Pratchett has developed many memorable characters in his Discworld, but my favorite is Death. It is weird to say how much I enjoy it when Death appears in a novel, because the humor always comes along.

ANother great Terry Pratchett book. Mort becomes Death's Appentice. Death does not need one but wants a companion for his daughter. Death takes some time off and tries to find some other kind or work. Lots of fun

The second book in the Death series of Discworld novels, after "Reaper Man" and before "Soul Music", it's classical Terry Pratchett at his best: funny, poignant, thought-provoking, and all-around excellent!