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Mort: The Play

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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction

by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs

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4.29 (27.7K ratings)
calendar_today 1996
description 192 pages

Mort: The Play by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs holds a highly rated rating of 4.29 out of 5, based on 27.7K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 192 pages.

About Mort: The Play

Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, this tells the story of Mort, who has been chosen as Death's apprentice. He gets board and lodging and free use of company horse, and doesn't even need time off for his grandmother's funeral. The trouble begins when instead of collecting the soul of a princess, he kills her would-be assassin, and changes history.

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Author Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs
Published 1996
Pages 192
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction
Average Rating 4.29 / 5.00
Total Ratings 27,706

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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27.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.29, Mort: The Play is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.29
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Mort: The Play?

Mort: The Play is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Mort: The Play worth reading?

Based on 27.7K reader ratings, Mort: The Play has an average score of 4.29 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Mort: The Play?

Mort: The Play has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Mort: The Play?

Mort: The Play was written by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for Mort: The Play?

The ISBN-13 for Mort: The Play is 9780552144290.0.

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