Monstrous Regiment
(Discworld Novel 31)
(Autor) Terry Pratchett'Trousers. That's the secret...Put on trousers and the world changes. We walk different. We act different. I see these girls and I think: idiots! Get yourself some trousers!' Women belong in the kitchen - everyone knows that. Not in jobs, pubs or indeed trousers, and certainly not on the front line. Polly Perks has to become a boy in a hurry if she wants to find her brother in the army. Cutting off her hair and wearing the trousers is easy. Learning to fart and belch in public and walk like an ape takes more time. And there's a war on. There's always a war on. Polly and her fellow raw recruits are suddenly in the thick of it. All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army and a vampire with a lust for coffee. Well . . . they have the Secret. And it's time to make a stand.
Terry Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his satirical fantasy novels. He is best known for his Discworld series, which consists of over 40 books set in a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. Pratchett's works combine humor, wit, and social commentary, making them beloved by readers of all ages. His most famous work, "Mort," follows a young man who becomes Death's apprentice. Pratchett's writing style is marked by clever wordplay, quirky characters, and insightful observations about the human condition. He was a prolific writer who won numerous awards for his contributions to literature, and his impact on the fantasy genre is undeniable. Terry Pratchett passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of beloved books that continue to enchant readers around the world.
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