A review by kba76
Pyramids by Terry Pratchett

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Fairly standard Pratchett, though there is the bonus of this being a stand-alone. Usual humour and wry observations on human nature.
We begin with our main character in a woeful position being a pretty poor trainee assassin. Teppic wants to be part of the modern era, but when he is forced - on account of the death of his father - to become the new pharaoh he is unable to make the advancements he’d like to.
As usual, great observations on human nature and some wonderful side characters. I especially liked the use of the old pharoah to make wry little comments on what was taking place.