Review of "Pyramids" by Terry Pratchett: A Discworld Novel
0:00:02 Introduction: The video is a review of "Pyramids," the seventh book in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.
0:00:08 Reading Challenge: The reviewer, Eleanor, is participating in a personal challenge to read one Terry Pratchett novel per month in 2021 to complete the 41-book Discworld series.
0:00:52 "Pyramids" Overview: The story follows Teppic, a prince sent to assassins' school, offering a unique perspective on assassin training.
0:02:17 Egyptian-esque Kingdom: The story shifts to Teppic's return to his kingdom, reminiscent of ancient Egypt but exaggerated, with a focus on pyramids, mummification, and religious practices.
0:02:47 Central Plot: The narrative revolves around Teppic overseeing the construction of his father's grand pyramid, leading to unforeseen problems.
0:03:08 Quirky Characters The book introduces a lot of weird and strange characters, which have very obvious roles.
0:03:33 Comedic Fantasy: The reviewer emphasizes the book's humor and its place within the comedic fantasy genre.
0:03:40 Intelligent Camels: A humorous detail is the recurring perspective of camels, considered the most intelligent beings in the universe.
0:03:51 Well-Developed Characters: Pratchett is praised for creating unique, consistent, and purposeful characters.
0:04:09 Book Length and Theme: The 341-page book is described as a satirical take on Egyptian history.
0:04:46 New Discworld Perspective: The reviewer appreciates seeing a different part of the Discworld with new characters and goals, having read 14 previous books focused on other areas.
0:05:12 Call to Action: The reviewer encourages viewers to share their experiences with Terry Pratchett's novels and offers advice on where to start reading the Discworld series (not necessarily with book one).