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Subject: terry pratchett - discworld
how familiar are people here with this series? I've read at least 20 of the books in it (hes my favorite author by far) and ive been considering writing a parody or two about it but i'd like to know if anyone would understand what im talking about
Subject: Re: terry pratchett - discworld
I haven't read that many of the novels, but I have read a fair amount of them. I'm most familiar with the ones centering around Rincewind The Wizzard and Death (and/or his granddaughter, Susan).
If you do decide to write a parody involving Discworld, I'd understand it, and be willing to read it. :D
Subject: Re: terry pratchett - discworld
I've read all of the ones that are out in paperback. In fact I'm just re-reading Carpe Jugulum.
So I'd definitely know what you're talking about. I think one or two other people here have read them.
Subject: Re: terry pratchett - discworld
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how familiar are people here with this series? I've read at least 20 of the books in it (hes my favorite author by far) and ive been considering writing a parody or two about it but i'd like to know if anyone would understand what im talking about
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Go for it, TD: I've occasionally thought of doing a Discworld parody, but it's never quite clicked. I do fancy learning the words to the Hedgehog song, though ;-)
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So I'd definitely know what you're talking about. I think one or two other people here have read them.
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I've got all of them except Night Watch, all except one or two (Soul Music, for example) read at least once. And if you've not read Good Omens by Pratchett & Gaiman, I very strongly recommend it.
Phil
Subject: Re: terry pratchett - discworld
I've read Good Omens. Phil, were you the person who did the literature quiz? I remembered someone quoting from this book and at least one other person knew about it.
A friend is a big Pratchett fan and he lent me all the books he had. I've bought the last few myself or had them as christmas presents.
Edited to add: the friend is such a big Pratchett fan (and maybe not that well-read otherwise) that when he heard one of the secretaries say 'When shall we three meet again, In thunder, lightening or in rain' he said "I didn't know you were a Terry Pratchett fan". Didn't know why we all fell about laughing!
Subject: Re: terry pratchett - discworld
good omens was one of the major reasons i got into terry pratchett books. but i havent read it for a few years and i think i might read it again. With this feedback i will try to write a discworld parody if i ever think of a good idea.
The only ones i havent read so far are moving pictures, night watch (is that in paperback yet) and the last hero