Book Two in the Discworld series.
The first book ended with Rincewind falling off the edge of the world to certain death. But he is miraculously saved along with Twoflower, the tourist. Together, with the "luggage," the two continue to survive against all odds, helped this time by Cohen, the octogenarian barbarian.
But near death is not just a problem for Rincewind and Twoflower. The whole world is facing annihilation by the sudden appearance of a rogue red star. The key to the world's survival is the major spell lodged in Rincewind's head.
Meanwhile, back in Ankh-Morpork, things are unsettled at the Unseen University as the wizards try to deal with the threat posed by the red star. In the process, the head wizard is killed and an ambitious younger wizard Trymon quickly steps in to take his place.
Meanwhile, the wizards are hunting Rincewind, wanting to gain access to the major spell and they will get him any way they can, dead or alive.
This was quite a lively story. Lots of frantic action, with Rincewind and company constantly in danger but still managing to escape fairly intact. In many ways, it is quite similar to the first book in the series, Rincewind and Twoflower against all odds, only this time the odds include the end of the world.
Review by Fantasy Book Review.
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