Quote by Terry Pratchett
Brother Preptil, the master of the music, had described Brutha's voice as putting him in mind of a disappointed vulture arriving too late at the dead donkey.
Summary
This quote is a description of Brutha's voice by Brother Preptil, who is a master of music. It suggests that Brutha's voice is characterized by a sense of disappointment and heaviness, likened to a vulture that arrives too late to feed on a dead donkey. The comparison implies that Brutha's voice lacks vitality and falls short of what is expected or desired. It portrays a disheartening image, reflecting the somber and unsatisfactory nature of Brutha's vocal abilities.