Terry Pratchett, Author Extrordinaire

[Irenaeus]

I could go on with such accusations, but nothing will change the fact that his books, and especially his sense of humour, is amazing.

It's a shame that he has Alzheimer

Absolutely!

[SmartAlec]

when he tries to be serious and philosophical, he usually ends with making everything really messy and weird.
That's why I prefer early, absurd and not so needlesly elaborated Discworlds.

Not always - I might argue that Small Gods, one of the most directly philosophical books of the Discworld canon, comes together very well.

[Spiryt]

Not always - I might argue that Small Gods, one of the most directly philosophical books of the Discworld canon, comes together very well.

Battle between Om and got seemed to be a bit too literal too me.

But generally I agree - The Small Gods is awesome book in 100%. Very deep and very funny at the same time.

Maybe I was unclear. Pratchett's philosophical themes are great, the thing is that often, especially in recent books, he can't really end it well.

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

I randomly picked up Eric/Faust many years ago, I think I was 8.
I've now read every single Discworld book, excepting Masquerade, which for some reason I just can't read, as well as most of the Bromeliad Trilogy, and Carpet People.

[CurlyKitGirl]

The only Pratchett books I haven't read are Strata, The Carpet People and The Unadulterated Cat.
I love his work and two of my favourite books by him are Reaper Man, Small Gods, The Truth and - well, three of my favourites.
In truth it's far easier to say the books I don't like or like the least: Equal Rites and Monstrous Regiment.
All his characters are easy to connect to or just simply perfectly characterised. You can see the people grow up and change - especially with Vimes and Death. I bet there's very few Discworld fans who did not cheer or feel really happy for Death when he made his case for a little time to pay back what was owed. WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN?
But more than that. They are realistic. You can picture people similar to these characters (except possibly Nobby Nobbs) easily and they all have failry serious flaws that can affect the plot.
His books (especially the later ones) are more plot driven, but still contain so much humour, whether it be obvious, word play, references other Discworld events or something subtle. And you end up rediscovering more on each re-read.

[Tengu_temp]

The only Pratchett books I haven't read are Strata, The Carpet People and The Unadulterated Cat.

But you have a cat in your avatar! This book is a mandatory read for everyone who likes cats.

[Spiryt]

But you have a cat in your avatar! This book is a mandatory read for everyone who likes cats.

Yes, this book rocks.

I wish I could have a cat.

[Tengu_temp]

I do, and let me tell you - not only is this book very amusing, but also 100% accurate.

[Spiryt]

I do, and let me tell you - not only is this book very amusing, but also 100% accurate.

It seems so. Unfortunately even longer observation of furry bastards in the same room makes my eyes suitable only for recycling.