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The Truth

The Truth is a fantasy novel by the British writer Terry Pratchett, the 25th book in his Discworld series, published in 2000. The book features the coming of movable type to Ankh-Morpork, and the founding of the Discworld's first newspaper by William de Worde, as he invents investigative journalism with the help of his reporter Sacharissa Cripslock.

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Wikipedia contributors, The Truth (novel) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Modified for this entry.

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Version covered

TerryPratchett TheTruth, English opening excerpt on officialPratchettBooks site. PrintISBN/pagination unspecified.

Language

Mild

Dialogue includes mild British profanity and a disparaging remark about the fantasy setting's dwarfs.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Mild

Two city guards share a cigarette while sheltering at the gate.

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TIME FORGE

How long does it take?

9h 2m

Average reading time

Focused reading
8h 8m
Comfortable reading
9h 2m
Reflective / study reading
12h 12m

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The Truth

The Truth is a fantasy novel by the British writer Terry Pratchett, the 25th book in his Discworld series, published in 2000. The book features the coming of movable type to Ankh-Morpork, and the founding of the Discworld's first newspaper by William de Worde, as he invents investigative journalism with the help of his reporter Sacharissa Cripslock.

Credits

Wikipedia contributors, The Truth (novel) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Modified for this entry.

Writers
Terry Pratchett
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