Reading roundup: The Shepherd's Crown

[hamsterwoman]

57. Terry Pratchett, The Shepherd's Crown -- This is such a weird and difficult book for me to talk about, because first, there's the fact that it's the last Discworld book -- just reading the blurb on the rear inside flap, talking about PTerry in past tense, made me tear up. And then there's the book itself, which -- I really can't talk about this

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[a_phoenixdragon]

I've just started Discworld...guessing this is one to look forward to, even as I take my time getting there...

*HUGS*

[hamsterwoman]

This one's not one of the stronger books, objectively speaking, but it's a fitting farewell, and I'm very glad that it was published.

I'm curious, which Discworld books have your read already? (I always love hearing about people's reading order for this one, because there are so many threads you could follow, and it is one of those series where, with a very few exceptions, I think you can read pretty much in any order.)

[a_phoenixdragon]

Well, I started to read three, then two (by accident) and finally picked up #1, but only got about halfway through before Life sideswiped me. Really need to get back to it soon. :D

[hamsterwoman]

The early books are actually the weakest, so, I think you could easily start with #3 (Equal Rites, for the Witches series) or #4 (Mort, for the Death series) or with the first of the Watch series (Guards! Guards!) whose number I don't remember. (You've probably heard all this before, but I find I have Opinions on Discworld reading order, so, please forgive me for unsolicited advice :P)

[a_phoenixdragon]

LOL!! Tis okay, I have heard that from quite a few people - but my OCD dictates that like the Mad Hatter says 'Begin at the beginning and when you come to the end, Stop.' *Beams*

But now I know my slog will pay off sooner than expected!

*HUGS*

[hamsterwoman]

like the Mad Hatter says 'Begin at the beginning and when you come to the end, Stop.'

Haha, OK. Well, that just gives you more to look forward to, I guess :)