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Terry Pratchett newbie - where do I begin?

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OrionsSpelt · 22/06/2024 08:48

I’ve never read a Terry Pratchett book but now the time has come. Do you have any recommendations on where to begin? Should I go with chronological order?

Thanks!

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Gettingannoyednow · 22/06/2024 09:11

I’m hoping to start rereading them again as soon as the baby allows me to pick up a bloody book again

Have you got an e reader? I used to read my Kindle with one hand while cuddling/feeding, pressing the screen with my nose to turn the page.

Gettingannoyednow · 22/06/2024 09:10

If you're only going to read one I'd make it Small Gods.

But all the Vimes' are fantastic. And the witches. And if you like martial arts you'll need Thief of Time. Death is a fabulous character, luckily he's in all of them, to some extent. If you like Christmas you'll need the Hogfather. Agree you can skip Colour of Magic.

JollyHostess101 · 22/06/2024 09:09

Welcome to the Disc!

I’d echo what others have said start with guards guards as it’s one of my favourites!!

Enjoy!! I’m hoping to start rereading them again as soon as the baby allows me to pick up a bloody book again 🤣

EarthyMamma · 22/06/2024 09:06

What a treat you have ahead of you!
SirTP and Discworld are fabulous.

I agree with pp about t NOT starting with the Colour of Magic, he was just practicing there!

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Latenightreader · 22/06/2024 08:59

The Discworld books are in sets (although characters and locations overlap) - the Rincewind/Unseen University books, Witches, the Watch, Tiffany Aching, Death, Moist von Lipvig, and the stand alones - I may have missed something. It is worth reading them in order within the set, but not essential to read in turn from the start.

I wouldn't start with The Colour of Magic (probably my least favourite first time round) instead with Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Guards Guards or maybe The Light Fantastic - others may disagree!

I was going to list my favourites but it would be too long. You have made me want a reread!

LadySybilRamekin · 22/06/2024 08:56

No, don't go in chronological order - some of the first books won't be that great (until you've read everything else). I'd recommend Wyrd Sisters or Guards, Guards. He's proper brilliant by then, and both books are the start of a series so it's an easy way in.

You have such a treat ahead of you!