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The last hero

A Discworld fable

By Terry Pratchett, Paul Kidby (Illustrator)

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| Paperback | 9780060507770

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Cohen the Barbarian.

He's been a legend in his own lifetime.

He can remember the good old days of high adventure, when being a Hero meant one didn't have to worry about aching backs and lawyers and civilization.

But these days,Continue

Cohen the Barbarian.

He's been a legend in his own lifetime.

He can remember the good old days of high adventure, when being a Hero meant one didn't have to worry about aching backs and lawyers and civilization.

But these days, he can't always remember just where he put his teeth...

So now, with his ancient (yet still trusty) sword and new walking stick in hand, Cohen gathers a group of his old -- very old -- friends to embark on one final quest. He's going to climb the highest mountain of Discworld and meet the gods.

It's time the Last Hero in the world returns what the first hero stole. Trouble is, that'll mean the end of the world, if no one stops him in time.

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  • The Last Hero

    In Terry Pratchett's second illustrated extravaganza, Cohen the Barbarian sets off on his last quest: to return with a vengeance what the first hero stole. Unfortunately, this would mean the destruction of the Discworld, so the wizards of the Unseen ... (read full critics)

    infinityplus published on Tue, 31 Aug 2010

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  • Fascinating story, with Terry Pratchett's humour integrated and completed by Paul Kidby's wonderful illustrations.

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    Marco Piva said on Jan 30, 2010 | Add your feedback

  • The plot is one of the least-developed of the Pratchett books I've read (and in fact it is a "fable") - what makes this book great are the drawings, many of them Leonardo-da-Vinci style.

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    Lenz said on Sep 23, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • Good story - albeit a little short - and amazing illustrations.

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    Simbul said on May 21, 2008 | Add your feedback

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