Book Review: Eric by Terry Pratchett

Eric

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So this one didn't take me long. It was much shorter than most of the others I've read in the Discworld series, but no less funny. This novel introduces the demons of Discworld, which haven't made an appearance until now (as far as I recall anyway), but they must have always been there given the number of gods present on the Disc. Pratchett's vision of Hell is particularly interesting.

Eric is a young demonologist who, while trying to summon a demon to grant him three wishes, ends up with Rincewind and what he asked for but not what he wanted. Contains Rincewind's return and subsequently running away from all danger, attempted human sacrifice, references to Greek mythology, and the creation of the universe. Another enjoyable read.