Johnny and the Dead

By: Terry Pratchett

Narrated by: Richard Mitchley

This is the next in the popular series featuring Johnny Maxwell. Johnny can see the dead, and the dead are beginning to see just how much fun it is to be alive, in another terrific tale from the master of comic fantasy Terry Pratchett.

Critic reviews

Wraith-like jokes pushing at the margins of taste... inspired imagination

A hilarious and subtly thought-provoking story

A marvellous story... You think this is a good book? Right. It is funny, poignant, angry, outrageous and moving. Were it a movie, you'd leave the cinema wondering whether you were crying with laughter or because of the passion and compassion of the story. ... [this book is] the best he has ever written, one that would shift him - were there any justice - from the ranks of "mere" bestsellerdom into the realm of "literature"... it also makes you look again at the way we live

Terry Pratchett uses his wicked sense of humour to hilarious effect in his new fantasy story...anyone over ten can find something to smile about here

Great Read

A review requires 20 words, but I was up late finishing this book and do not remember all my words. I felt like I should say something nice because it was a good book and I've read so many Terry Pratchett books and the narrator did a good job too, all of which I already said in a much shorter version at the top of this, is that 20 words yet?

Perfectly Pratchett

What was one of the most memorable moments of Johnny and the Dead?

When the dead realized they could go anywhere instead of waiting for Judgement Day.

Any additional comments?

Heart, humor, social commentary and compelling characters and stories - exactly what I expect from Sir Terry.

Sir Terry’s philosophy shines through

Great quotes - technology shows time passing quickly , enjoy the journey cause we all die sometime

Excellent and very funny

Loved every moment of this hilarious and oddly touching story. Very well read and worth every penny! Pratchett is a genius.