Terry Pratchett's Nation

Terry Pratchett, best known for his Discworld series, is an amazing author. He created a whole new universe in exquisitely tangible detail that undulates in a never ending tango with normality. I have been a great fan of Terry Pratchett's novels for many years, frequently losing myself in the endless depths of each new page. My latest Terry Pratchett fix came from his novel Nation which is best described as a work of genius; a powerfully worded window into new possibilities.

In Nation, Pratchett tells the tale of a young island boy on the cusp of manhood, faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Pratchett weaves humour, suspense and action into a stunning tapestry, dripping with beautiful language and engaging imagery.

Imagine my joy, when I read in a local newspaper about London's National Theatre simulcasting live productions via satellite to a cinema near me! My excitement almost made me hyperventilate when I discovered, upon further reading, that Nation would be showing!  NTLive, as the initiative is called, is a truly amazing experience, and Nation was just the most spectacular show to watch. We got to see all the effects, puppets, expressions and action up close; so much closer than the theater could ever get under normal circumstances. I'm astounded by the whole affair.