Soul Music by Terry Pratchett
In this satirical fantasy novel, the world of Discworld is introduced to rock and roll—or "Music with Rocks In"—when a young harpist's life is forever changed after his guitar is imbued with a soul of its own. As the music feverishly spreads across the land, it brings with it a wave of rebellious youth culture, shaking the foundations of society. Meanwhile, Death, one of the book's central characters, goes through an existential crisis, leading to his temporary abdication of duties and the subsequent chaos in the natural order. The story humorously explores themes of fame, destiny, and the transformative power of music, all while parodying the real-world music industry and its icons.
The 6344th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 384
- Words
- 90,442
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 151st on The Big Read (BBC)