Equal Rites: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels, consistent number one bestsellers in England, have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody along with Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.In Equal Rites, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, who is just at that moment being born. The fact that the son is actually a daughter is discovered just a little too late...
Quick facts about Equal Rites
- Title: Equal Rites
- Author: Terry Pratchett
- First published: 1987
- Genre: fantasy, fiction, samuel vimes (fictitious character)
- OpenLibrary ID: OL453670W
Where to read Equal Rites
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Equal Rites about?
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels, consistent number one bestsellers in England, have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody along with Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.In Equal Rites, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powe
Who wrote Equal Rites?
Equal Rites was written by Terry Pratchett.
When was Equal Rites published?
Equal Rites was first published in 1987.



