RIP Terry Pratchett

[RueDeWakening]

Just heard on the BBC that Terry Pratchett has died. I met him a couple of times, he was a lovely bloke and I shall miss him.

[MrsWembley]

I'm sat here in my car, crying at the news.

Ridiculous, I know, but I'm hormonal and very sad.

[weebarra]

So very sad. RIP Terry

[Bimblepops]

I had a little weep as well. He will be very missed. Great writer and campaigner.

[elfycat]

sniff sniff

[zeldapinwheel]

It's so sad. His books helped me through a dark time in my life. My son was named after one of his characters.

[Houseworkavoider]

Very sad

[MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig]

There's another thread already

So gutted. Have all his books, have read them so many times, they've brought me so much comfort and I can't believe there won't be anymore. Possible one unfinished one still to go but then that'll be it. Can't believe it.

And no I haven't name changed, this is my name.

[CastielsClevererBetterSister]

I don't get sad at celebrity deaths but Terry P wasn't just a celebrity. He was a key to my own imagination. I always loved books but from the first line of the very first Discworld book I read I felt rather than imagined the world and characters he created. There is humour, depth and a feeling of genuine caring about the people in those pages.
Hope he's drinking with Vimes and Nanny Ogg . Raise a glass Sir Terry and sing a verse of 'A Wizard's Staff' for me.

[RueDeWakening]

I've had a little weep too - I met my DH because of Discworld (long story!) and have loved Pterry's books since I was 11 or so, so getting on 30 years.

[Amummyatlast]

Very sad. My Discworld fasination started when I was 14 and started using my pocket money to buy his books. I can't believe there won't any more adventures with Captain Carrot, Moist Von Lipwig, Granny Weatherwax or any of his other fantastic characters.

[Thebewilderbeest]

RIP Terry, a true genius. His books brought so much joy and inspiration to so many.

[RatOnnaStick]

. I shall be starting with Equal Rites tonight I think.

[MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig]

I need to start again from the beginning, I think. Although even TP said TCOM and TLF are hard going compared to his later works.

[RatOnnaStick]

Yes, I only managed TCOM once, TLF a couple of times. As an 11yr old girl ER resonated.

[Sonnet]

Ashamed to say I have only ever read Truckers and Diggers. Would like to read more as a sort of tribute/acknowledgment of his life - where would you recommend I start? Thank you

[TheCatAteMyTaxReturn]

Sadly missed, cheered up my childhood no end.

Although even TP said TCOM and TLF are hard going compared to his later works.

I agree.

The ones with Death in them were always my favourites - spot the goth on this thread.

Fuck Alzheimers. FOTTFSOFAWYGTFOSM

[Whyhasnooneusedvimesyet]

Had taken Guards! Guards! to read during labour and just started Good Omens at the weekend. He'll be sadly missed.

[Sonnet]

I perusal of our bookshelves show dd1 has Wee Free Men and A Hat Full of Sky - the first 2 Tiffany Aching books I believe - I shall start there

[MrsHenryCrawford]

So sad, RIP Terry, a true genius

[QuietNinjaTardis]

It's very sad. I have most of his books and have read them since I was a child. I met him once too and he's a brilliant man. The world lost a good one today.

[cdtaylornats]

Nimoy now Pratchett - some bugger is really trying to depress me.

[RatOnnaStick]

Sonnet when you've read those, start with Guards Guards and then Men At Arms. I always think they are the best examples of TPs best writing. Very funny.

[tribpot]

Very sad about this. He has created such a huge legacy through his writing but he was far too young to leave us.

[Sonnet]

Thank you RatOnaStick