Book description
Mort by Terry Pratchett: A Grimly Amusing Apprenticeship
Let's face it-most of us have wondered what it would be like to work for Death. Turns out, according to Terry Pratchett, it's a lot like any other job, just with better perks and slightly more existential dread.
Pratchett's fourth Discworld novel gives us Mort, a gangly teenager who stumbles into the most prestigious internship in (fictional) existence. Death, that iconic black-robed skeleton with the scythe, is apparently so bemused by humanity that he decides to hire help. What could possibly go wrong?
Well, for starters, Mort gets the kind of workplace romance that would make HR departments weep. Falling for your boss's daughter is awkward enough, but when your boss happens to be the personification of mortality itself, things get... complicated. Pratchett handles this delicate situation with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, which is exactly right for his brand of satire.
The real joy lies in watching Death attempt to understand human nature while Mort bumbles through his new responsibilities. It's like watching a fish learn to ride a bicycle, except the fish is made of bones and the bicycle is the fundamental mechanics of life and death. Pratchett's genius lies in making the absurd seem logical and the logical seem absurd.
Nigel Planer's narration brings Pratchett's wit to life with perfect timing, capturing both the grandeur of cosmic forces and the pettiness of teenage hormones. His Death is suitably ominous yet oddly endearing-a character who could destroy worlds but is more interested in watching soap operas.
"Mort" succeeds because Pratchett never lets his philosophical musings overshadow the comedy. Yes, there are profound things to say about mortality, but why be profound when you can be funny? The result is a story that's simultaneously shallow and deep, silly and serious-the perfect demonstration that humor and wisdom aren't mutually exclusive.
This isn't just fantasy literature; it's occupational therapy for the soul, with better pay and more interesting coworkers.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience