Raising Steam
Published in 2013, Raising Steam is an epic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett. The story is set in Ankh-Morpork. Characters include Dick Simnel and Moist von Lipwig. It deals with Epic.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, and 57 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Combined Print And E-Book Fiction bestseller list in 2014.
At about 408 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About Raising Steam
"Change is afoot in Ankh-Morpork--Discworld's first steam engine has arrived, and once again Moist von Lipwig finds himself with a new and challenging job"--
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2014 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Combined Print And E-Book Fiction, 2014
Quick answers
Who wrote Raising Steam?
Raising Steam was written by Terry Pratchett and first published in 2013.
What genre is Raising Steam?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is Raising Steam?
The median edition has 408 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Raising Steam?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Clash of Kings, Elantris and The Poppy War.
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