I am delighted to see that Terry Pratchett has a knighthood. Perhaps even Vimes would approve. :-)
I just finished reading Jingo yesterday, and rather think it joins my favourite Discworld novels. I loved this one: very funny (esp The Boat--yes, I did get the reference; Nobby finding his feminine side; Vetinari's hidden talents with melons, knives
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Speaking of usernames, I do find the name of Vimes' and Lady Sybil's butler Willikins a bit disconcerting. :-P
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I can see why XD
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I'm reading in order, but I've decided I like the Vimes books best, followed by the Granny ones.
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I'm stuck at Small Gods. I can't say whether it wasn't amusing me because it wasn't my kind of funny, or because I just can't take too much Pratchett at one time and I'd just read the two previous books. It's probably time I picked it up and tried again, because I think that was in 2006.
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I didn't like Small Gods or Eric much at all. You could try one of the Watch books; I do love Samuel Vimes and his world.
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I just HAVE to read Pratchett. Can't believe I haven't. Got a rec ofr Peter Hamilton today ... have you read him? Apparently they are huge adn wordy, so I'm looking for a second opinion.
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I started reading Pratchett about two years ago, slow to get to them because the old covers made the books look lewd. In fact they're very clever, often with biting social commentary (though I disliked Small Gods which was too serious and preachy and lacked humour). With a couple of exceptions, I love the books.
I'd start from the beginning going by this reading order. I do think he was finding his way with the first two, and I'd avoid Eric which I found substandard (though his standard is very high). I have discovered that I most love the City Watch books followed by the Witches (though one-offs like Pyramids are also loads of fun). Also, who knew that Death (who is in almost every book) could be such a great character ( ... )
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