Poll: Terry Pratchett
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My mate got me to read Maskerade, the bastard. I haven't read many (I'm not a big reader), but I've read Maskerade, the one where Death takes a holiday (Reaper Man?) and the graphic novel of Colours of Magic. I've also got the Hogfather on DVD.
I'm gonna be different and say that Death of Rats is the best character in the series.
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I'm gonna be different and say that Death of Rats is the best character in the series.
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I completely love Discwordld, and his other works. I regularly play the old Discworld point and click games, as they are timeless, but extremely difficult classics
I'm a huge fan of the Discworld series. They're funny, immersive and beautifully written. As for the new book, yes it is fantastic.
For preference, I love the Watch, Death, Nac Mac Feegle and Moist von Ligwig series the best.
And his knighthood was well deserved!
For preference, I love the Watch, Death, Nac Mac Feegle and Moist von Ligwig series the best.
And his knighthood was well deserved!
Well, quite.Diablini said:
The reason Rincewind is one of my favourite characters is not because he is a hero, but rather because he is not. He's an incompetent coward that survives merely on the virtue of his wit, incredible luck and his ability to run like the clappers whenever the situation demands it (which is quite often). And as a consequence is much more interesting to read about than yet another standard cliche sword-wielding warrior or spell-flinging wizard.
Not quite the fan of "Cohen the Barbarian" huh? Yep, I like him too, at least he's got some common sense (Sense maybe, but skill - no). I liked Men at Arms very much, and almost at the end it turns out that:Kiefer13 said:
Every single one of the soldiers in that troop is a woman in disguise. Even the general.
I love the man (thanks to my mother for leaving Mort in a easy to reach place for an 8 year old).
Also I HATE football (I cannot stress this enough), but I thoroughly enjoyed Unseen Academicals.
P.S Anyone who can come up with characters like the Death of Rats is god in my opinion.
Also I HATE football (I cannot stress this enough), but I thoroughly enjoyed Unseen Academicals.
P.S Anyone who can come up with characters like the Death of Rats is god in my opinion.
A half-brick in a sock! Mightiest weapon on the Disc...Kiefer13 said:
You're thinking of Monstrous Regiment. Men at Arms was the Watch book about the gonne.Diablini said:
OT: He's my very, very favourite writer. His books have almost all been solid gold in terms of quality. Unfortunately, he's definately slipping. Unseen Academicals, while funny in a few places, simply cannot measure up to the quality of his previous works. The storyline is duller, and a lot more cliched. A lot of strange quirks are seeping in too, that were less evident in earlier books - random non-sequiters, duller characters, and oddly enough a lot more swearing. I think a large part of the problem is that he no longer writes the books himself, he is forced to narrate them. The writing process is probably very different now.
However, there are still times that the brilliance shines through. I loved Dr Hix, and his concept of acceptable evil by college statute :-D
There should be a 4th option like he is a ok writer or I like some of hes books. But anyway have red about 11 or 12 of hes books about the discworld and then the trilogy about those mall people, sry to say but can't really remember the name. Those last were a bit more serious to my mind and Pratchett has some problems being serious so they felt kinda off, that is the thing with the discworld books also, that the serious parts feel like they are violately pushed into the main story. As for the jokes, then there are the genuinly funny ones, the funny ones behind which you can see a lot of hard work that makes them less funny and then the ones that make you go "ehhhh that could be funny". And of course there are some lenghty descriptions and dialog pieces, which make me want to quit reading, bacause they are irrelevant for a reader only relevant if it would be a script, but I didn't because he can do one thing very very well, he can make you care for the characters even for the tiny ones.
I think he's great!
There have been a few misses (The Last Continent was, in my opinion, trying too hard), but most of the others have been absolutely brilliant! Monstrous regiment is still currently a favourite. The "Spill the Beans" line, and some of Igor's dialogue were pure gold!
Bottom line, Pratchett is one of the best satirical novelists since Douglas Adams. Plus, he's bloody funny!
I haven't read Nation, or Unseen Academicals yet. They are high on my 'must read' list.
There have been a few misses (The Last Continent was, in my opinion, trying too hard), but most of the others have been absolutely brilliant! Monstrous regiment is still currently a favourite. The "Spill the Beans" line, and some of Igor's dialogue were pure gold!
Bottom line, Pratchett is one of the best satirical novelists since Douglas Adams. Plus, he's bloody funny!
I haven't read Nation, or Unseen Academicals yet. They are high on my 'must read' list.
The Discworld series are the greatest books of all time...As far as I am concerned.
Was actually listening to the "Interesting Times" audiobook when I saw this thread.
Personally though, I prefer the Guards books.
I really, really wish Samuel Vimes was a real person!!
Was actually listening to the "Interesting Times" audiobook when I saw this thread.
Personally though, I prefer the Guards books.
I really, really wish Samuel Vimes was a real person!!
