A reluctant buddy comedy set in a world that resides on a turtle's back which holds four elephants who hold Discworld on their backs. Magic abounds as do various creatures and lands that are unique enough that I couldn't readily recall them from any CGI confection or liken them to any sci-fi / fantasy series I've read in recent times. 
 Rincewind, a wizard who was thrown out of school for the infraction of snooping into the Creator's grimoire for a bet, left school with one of the powerful spells embedded in his mind. However, without the training or know-how to use it, it springs forth from time to time in the most unusual circumstances. This becomes a blessing of sorts when he crosses paths with Twoflower, a naive but enthusiastic "tourist" from the Counterweight Continent, a place only known of in myth and fairytale. 
 Twoflower is fascinated by the most mundane activities and wants to experience everything Ankh-Morpork has to offer. Being rich and gullible suits the natives of Ankh-Morpork just fine as they are both greedy and murderous. Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Rincewind becomes Twoflower's protector (and sometimes the other way around). Along with Twoflower's sidekick, an indestructible chest on hundreds of tiny legs that not only attacks when necessary but holds all of Twoflower's clothing and gold, Rincewind and Twoflower tumble into adventure after adventure. 
 I read this book in installments before work as a way of distracting myself from my nerves of starting a new job. It began as an exercise but became a real treat. This book was a delight to read and chock-full of interesting creatures and strange lands. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!