The Last Hero: A Discworld Fable

Pratchetts perceptive and laugh-out-loud Discworld series is back as one aging hero with a grudge decides enough is enough. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Paul Kidby. An enduring endearing presence in comic literature Guardian It stars the legendary Cohen the Barbarian a legend in his own lifetime. Cohen can remember when a hero didnt have to worry about fences and lawyers and civilisation and when people didnt tell you off for killing dragons. But he cant always remember these days where he put his teeth... So now with his ancient sword and his new walking stick and his old friends - and theyre very old friends - Cohen the Barbarian is going on one final quest. Hes going to climb the highest mountain in the Discworld and meet his gods. The last hero in the world is going to return what the first hero stole. With a vengeance. Thatll mean the end of the world if no one stops him in time. Readers love The Last Hero: A wonderful addition to the series that made me chuckle almost non-stop and even burst out laughing loudly in public places Goodreads reviewer It wonderfully caps Rincewinds series of adventures neatly and directly tying up his Disc-spanning journey that began in the foundational The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic Goodreads reviewer The late great Sir Terrys Conan tribute to Robert E Howard what happens to super men when they get old & there teeth fall out this old man Steptoe with muscles. But the extra special illustrations that give this book that WOW! Goodreads reviewer I read the last few pages weeping while grinning like a loon. When Sir Terrys words tickle me in all the correct places bring on the cliche laugh and cry Goodreads reviewer Pratchett managed to perfectly blend a carefully crafted plot with humour steampunk gadgets and of course the librarian. Pratchett really was the comic fantasy master Goodreads reviewer Pratchetts witty humour finds its perfect target - a group of aging heroes a Dark Lord and a group of misfit heroes trying to stop them from ending the world Goodreads reviewer