The Truth by Terry Pratchett
In this satirical fantasy novel, the story revolves around the accidental establishment of the city's first newspaper by a young entrepreneur and his talking dog. As the newspaper begins to uncover and report the truth, it finds itself entangled in a plot involving political intrigue, murder, and the machinations of the city's elite. The protagonist must navigate the treacherous waters of news and information, dealing with the moral dilemmas of journalism and the power of the written word, all while the very fabric of the city's society is threatened by the stories his paper brings to light. The novel humorously explores themes of media power, truth, and the responsibility of those who control the flow of information.
The 2691st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 336
- Words
- 102,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 193rd on The Big Read (BBC)
- 955th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 7 Essential Authors Recommend Their 7 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books (Powell's Books)