Poll: Terry Pratchett

[Zemalac]

This poll is exactly what the title says it is.

I usually make references to Pratchett novels in the knowledge that no one will understand what I'm talking about. I think I know two, maybe three people who have read all of his books and enjoy his work as much as I do. And then I came to the Escapist, and after a while I noticed something.

People here read Terry Pratchett.

And so, since I'm curious as to how many people would understand me refering to Ankh-Morpork or His Grace His Excellency Sir Samuel Vimes, there is this poll.

Do you read Pratchett?

 

[Gahars]

I've never heard of.

What genre does he write in?

 

[Amnestic]

I enjoy a good Pratchett. I've not read all his works but I have read a fair few and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all, of them. My personal favourite is probably the Monstrous Regiment, though I've not seen as many people loving it as some of his other works.

I've never heard of.

What genre does he write in?

Surely you jest good Sir!

 

[Zemalac]

I've never heard of.

What genre does he write in?

He writes humorous fantasy for the most part, extremely, sublimely good humerous fantasy.

I enjoy a good Pratchett. I've not read all his works but I have read a fair few and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all, of them. My personal favourite is probably the Monstrous Regiment, though I've not seen as many people loving it as some of his other works.

Monstrous Regiment is one of my favorites as well. Though it is hard to choose just one.

 

[Gahars]

I enjoy a good Pratchett. I've not read all his works but I have read a fair few and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all, of them. My personal favourite is probably the Monstrous Regiment, though I've not seen as many people loving it as some of his other works.

I've never heard of.

What genre does he write in?

Surely you jest good Sir!

I wish, my fellow escapee

 

[Labyrinth]

"Pratchett > You"

I saw that on a shirt once. I almost fell in love.

 

[Doug]

Read most, if not all his works - and they are normally great! The only ones I didn't really like where the first 3 or so discworld ones. He was too focused on the fanatasy areas as opposed to the humourous stuff.

My favourite is either 'Nation', his latest, or possibly 'Thud'. Monstrous Regiment is a good'un too. Especially for some of the really superb jokes about crossdressing in fortresses

 

[Amnestic]

I enjoy a good Pratchett. I've not read all his works but I have read a fair few and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all, of them. My personal favourite is probably the Monstrous Regiment, though I've not seen as many people loving it as some of his other works.

I've never heard of.

What genre does he write in?

Surely you jest good Sir!

I wish, my fellow escapee

Oh you poor man. Pratchett is, in my opinion, an exceptional writer of humourous fantasy (as stated above), there are a lot of his books out there and not all are connected storylines. I believe all of them take place in his fictional Discworld, but some follow the story of Rincewind, others of Sam Vimes, others are one-shots (I believe the Monstrous Regiment was a one-shot anyway) and aren't connected to any other books. Most, if not all, are impressively done and I can thoroughly recommend you picking up some. I started with Colour of Magic, which I believe is the first Rincewind book and a pretty good place to start.

There was a TV/film version of Pratchett's Hogfather which airs every Christmas as well to my knowledge. So that's coming up soon. Check your TV listings in the weeks leading to Christmas and try to catch it or record it if you can.

Or torrent it if you're so inclined.

 

[Lord Krunk]

"Pratchett > You"

I saw that on a shirt once. I almost fell in love.

As would I (if the person wearing the shirt was a girl).

I haven't read all of his works, as I still have a lot to go. I've read every Rincewind novel and a couple of others.

EDIT: My favourite was 'Interesting Times', just so you know.

 

[Noamuth]

I've heard much about him and have seen one animated film and one movie based on his works, but I haven't picked up any of his books yet. I've always been reading something else at the time. >.<

 

[ThePlasmatizer]

I recently read Reaper Man, I'll have to read more of his books now.

 

[Gahars]

I enjoy a good Pratchett. I've not read all his works but I have read a fair few and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all, of them. My personal favourite is probably the Monstrous Regiment, though I've not seen as many people loving it as some of his other works.

I've never heard of.

What genre does he write in?

Surely you jest good Sir!

I wish, my fellow escapee

Oh you poor man. Pratchett is, in my opinion, an exceptional writer of humourous fantasy (as stated above), there are a lot of his books out there and not all are connected storylines. I believe all of them take place in his fictional Discworld, but some follow the story of Rincewind, others of Sam Vimes, others are one-shots (I believe the Monstrous Regiment was a one-shot anyway) and aren't connected to any other books. Most, if not all, are impressively done and I can thoroughly recommend you picking up some. I started with Colour of Magic, which I believe is the first Rincewind book and a pretty good place to start.

There was a TV/film version of Pratchett's Hogfather which airs every Christmas as well to my knowledge. So that's coming up soon. Check your TV listings in the weeks leading to Christmas and try to catch it or record it if you can.

Or torrent it if you're so inclined.

Thank you for educating my newbish, ignorant mind

 

[Fire Daemon]

I've read some of his books. I haven't read every novel though. Maybe some day, but not yet.

He is my favourite author though.

 

[Labyrinth]

Oh you poor man. Pratchett is, in my opinion, an exceptional writer of humourous fantasy (as stated above), there are a lot of his books out there and not all are connected storylines. I believe all of them take place in his fictional Discworld, but some follow the story of Rincewind, others of Sam Vimes, others are one-shots (I believe the Monstrous Regiment was a one-shot anyway) and aren't connected to any other books. Most, if not all, are impressively done and I can thoroughly recommend you picking up some. I started with Colour of Magic, which I believe is the first Rincewind book and a pretty good place to start.

There was a TV/film version of Pratchett's Hogfather which airs every Christmas as well to my knowledge. So that's coming up soon. Check your TV listings in the weeks leading to Christmas and try to catch it or record it if you can.

Or torrent it if you're so inclined.

Not all of them are Discworld, that just takes up the majority of it. Nation, Johnny And The Dead, Only You Can Save Mankind etc. are set in other places.

 

[Copter400]

Hey, how come there's no 'God of Literature' option?

 

[PsyberGoth]

Personally, I LOVE Terry Pratchett's work. My favorite book so far has been "Thief of Time". those damn Auditors, meddling and such. Also, I'm partiall to the improperly named Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy Trilogy by Douglas Adams, for much the same reasons as why I like Discworld

 

[jasoncyrus]

I worship pratchett as a god, he is an amazing writer and it saddens me that he has alzhiemers

I have pretty much every single books hes ever written. Would love to get Eric with original artwork, but so expensive

 

[cleverlymadeup]

I worship pratchett as a god, he is an amazing writer and it saddens me that he has alzhiemers

it does suck but at least he has a good outlook about it, i do believe he said "maybe it will make my writing a bit better"

 

[Supernovajake]

As you Pratchett fans have now convinced me to read some of his work, can anyone tell me which I should read first? I mean is there an order to read them in or can I start from anywhere and still know what's going on?

 

[blackcherry]

Have to say I'm a Pratchett fan. I've read all his books bar his most recent discworld novel(I think its called nation isn't it?). I generally find that I prefer his more recent novels with a mix of the older books. But I could quite happily forget about the first three of four books were it not for the presence of Rincewind. Couldn't really say which my preferred book is, as they all revolve around people being crafty buggers these days. The first Moist book I would say was a recent highlight though.