I like itas do many.
I wouldn't advise you read the first 2 discworld books first, as they are a bit odd (not really found his own funny style yet, to my mind).
A good introductuion that doesn't rely too much on previous stories would be.... hmmm...
discworld wise, Mort or Pyramids I reckon.
and Good Omens is non-discworld and EXCELLENT and kinda gives you a feeling for both Pratchett and Gaiman (who I also endorse).
(I wouldn't advise you read the first 2 discworld books first, as they are a bit odd (not really found his own funny style yet, to my mind).
A good introductuion that doesn't rely too much on previous stories would be.... hmmm...
discworld wise, Mort or Pyramids I reckon.
and Good Omens is non-discworld and EXCELLENT and kinda gives you a feeling for both Pratchett and Gaiman (who I also endorse).
Mockingbird Practitioner of SCIENCE,
Wed 3 Oct 2007, 11:46,
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Oh right, I just assumed you should read them in order.So I should skip "The colour of magic" then? Will I miss exposition?
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Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf,
Wed 3 Oct 2007, 11:50,
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Noooo!Don't skip them, they're the Rincewind books. They're ace.
But he does have a few standalone books which are good to start with, I suppose. Maybe read Mort first and then The Colour of Magic + Light Fantastic.
(But he does have a few standalone books which are good to start with, I suppose. Maybe read Mort first and then The Colour of Magic + Light Fantastic.
Shada,
Wed 3 Oct 2007, 11:56,
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I find thatThe Colour of Magic
and
The Light Fantastic
while ace, don't fit with the other discworld books. The style is a bit less developed and seems to hold onto more traditional-fantasy roots.
that's all
(and
The Light Fantastic
while ace, don't fit with the other discworld books. The style is a bit less developed and seems to hold onto more traditional-fantasy roots.
that's all
Mockingbird Practitioner of SCIENCE,
Wed 3 Oct 2007, 11:58,
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