tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post8246311312089686750..comments2023-09-10T16:48:15.803+01:00Comments on Paperback Reader: Unseen AcademicalsPaperback Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-49345026494061579562009-10-27T20:51:00.899+00:002009-10-27T20:51:00.899+00:00Ana, I'm looking forward to it! I find Pratche...Ana, I'm looking forward to it! I find Pratchett books difficult to write about - it must be the lack of articulation in all of the gushing "oohs"!<br /><br />zee, bliss indeed! I haven't read them all yet and find myself rationing them out.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-9309110037869039202009-10-27T20:39:51.996+00:002009-10-27T20:39:51.996+00:00I just started to re-read Reaper Man over the week...I just started to re-read Reaper Man over the weekend. I had forgotten how much I love Pratchett. Now I am going to have to settle down with all of them again. Bliss.Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11504105694800511170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-18598252033786197382009-10-27T20:31:30.693+00:002009-10-27T20:31:30.693+00:00I was saving reading your review from when I'd...I was saving reading your review from when I'd finished writing mine, which I just have. Not at all surprised that we agree :DAna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-55871312878796938702009-10-27T18:06:45.657+00:002009-10-27T18:06:45.657+00:00Aarti, that's the way I felt! It's like re...Aarti, that's the way I felt! It's like reaching Winter and snuggling back into one's favourite cosy layers.<br />I often think that some it could be missed and/or is going over my head as Pratchett's work is so rich in witticisms, intelligent observations and allusions that it is hard to keep up!Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-11493210319799929192009-10-27T17:41:49.477+00:002009-10-27T17:41:49.477+00:00I just started this book this morning and am SO EX...I just started this book this morning and am SO EXCITED to get back to it. Gosh, Pratchett makes me happy. And half the time, I get the impression that I miss half his allusions ;-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-23718539937014968412009-10-27T17:12:18.132+00:002009-10-27T17:12:18.132+00:00Simon, The Colour of Magic is the first and someti...Simon, The Colour of Magic is the first and sometimes chronologically works but the first few books of the series aren't my favourites until they reach Mort and then Guards, Guards.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-16667494060533640482009-10-27T15:05:06.682+00:002009-10-27T15:05:06.682+00:00Thanks Claire, I know I have one (I think its the ...Thanks Claire, I know I have one (I think its the Colour of Magic) but if you reckon either of the others are the way forward I shall keep me eyes peeled as I trust you implicitly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-35176361109025215622009-10-27T13:08:45.443+00:002009-10-27T13:08:45.443+00:00Simon, there's the chronological order but tha...Simon, there's the chronological order but that doesn't really work for me. I'd start with Mort or read Nation first and then enter the Discworld.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-44272737373508238782009-10-27T12:56:32.376+00:002009-10-27T12:56:32.376+00:00Right then... I need your advice. I have never, ev...Right then... I need your advice. I have never, ever read Terry Pratchett and always think I won't like him so I would like your advice on where to start, I like things in order but apparently there isnt one with TP?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-66977827499752232472009-10-27T10:54:18.081+00:002009-10-27T10:54:18.081+00:00Book pusher, without fail Pratchett brings me out ...Book pusher, without fail Pratchett brings me out of a book slump and he is also value for money in this household as we both read him (relatively rare).<br /><br />anothercookie, glad I could remind you! The Hat Full of Sky trilogy is such fun.<br /><br />Mrs B, I'd suggest starting with Mort (which my previous review was on); I didn't start there but everyone's answer to that question is different. Mort and the Death novels would make a great starting point.<br /><br />Verity, I'm impressed you could borrow it so quickly! It is very clever and I'm glad Ken is enjoying it.<br /><br />Jodie, the cover is fabulous. My boyfriend and I spent some time together working out who everyone was!Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-49169496467920812852009-10-27T09:22:56.343+00:002009-10-27T09:22:56.343+00:00Hurray so glad to hear this is good and that the L...Hurray so glad to hear this is good and that the Luggage is back! Is the cover fab as well?Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-48956676284548843572009-10-27T09:18:49.944+00:002009-10-27T09:18:49.944+00:00My boyfriend is reading this at the moment - brand...My boyfriend is reading this at the moment - brand new library copy. At first he didn't like it, he just said "It's not one of his best" but now he is laughing out loud and constantly tellng me how clever it is. Still doesn't appeal to me, but I'm glad you got something good and relaxing to read finally!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-41960154137666526602009-10-26T23:49:02.562+00:002009-10-26T23:49:02.562+00:00I've heard so much about Pratchett but have ne...I've heard so much about Pratchett but have never read him. If I attempt the Discworld series, which book should I start with?Mrs.B.http://theliterarystew.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-67844486730631224102009-10-26T22:58:01.575+00:002009-10-26T22:58:01.575+00:00I've not read anything in the Discworld series...I've not read anything in the Discworld series, but, I really should start... that's what your previous Pratchett post reminded me of, and this has done exactly that as well! <br /><br />I did pick up The Wee Free Men and Wintersmith the other day though, to finish off the trilogy A Hat Full Of Sky belongs to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-86731105111648226132009-10-26T22:32:06.040+00:002009-10-26T22:32:06.040+00:00It also took me a while to come round to Pratchett...It also took me a while to come round to Pratchett but now he is one of my favourite authors and I love the books he has written for younger readers, the Tiffany and wee free men novels as well as Nation A Pratchett novel represents such good value at our house as everyone reads it. And as I have recently discovered there is nothing like Pratchett for overcoming a reading slump.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-18400074739980151092009-10-26T22:09:53.568+00:002009-10-26T22:09:53.568+00:00Lezlie, he's bloody brilliant!
Jackie, I don&...Lezlie, he's bloody brilliant!<br /><br />Jackie, I don't think I could have faced another disappointing book just now! Nation is aimed at younger readers -to warn you- but it is very witty and wise.<br /><br />Annabel, I have a friend who is the same. I think we all move on from authors who we read compulsively when we were younger, I know I have. Nation is great and very, very different from the Discworld.<br /><br />Bart, not long to wait! I'm hoping Santa brings me some books...<br /><br />Darlene, "knickers" is a brilliant word! You should flick through it definitely; there are lots of little gems of witty observation about human nature to be found in his writing.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-2632367925407982922009-10-26T21:03:17.585+00:002009-10-26T21:03:17.585+00:00Love that little slice you offered up, the word &#...Love that little slice you offered up, the word 'knickers' never fails to make me laugh. I'm going to flip through this book once it shows up on the counter at the library...you never know when you're missing out.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-58612998115753320502009-10-26T20:15:56.102+00:002009-10-26T20:15:56.102+00:00I'm going to get this one for Christmas! Can&#...I'm going to get this one for Christmas! Can't wait! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994804810007576090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-73420194689518192009-10-26T19:55:24.315+00:002009-10-26T19:55:24.315+00:00I admit I'm ambivalent about Pratchett - I enj...I admit I'm ambivalent about Pratchett - I enjoyed his first few books when I was much younger, but have not got on so well lately - I re-read a couple a few years ago and was rather underwhelmed this time. So I may take you up on Nation, as I would like to love his books!Annabel Gaskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210341270502698508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-37204153939724880032009-10-26T19:24:23.782+00:002009-10-26T19:24:23.782+00:00OK - I'll try to get hold of a copy of Nation!...OK - I'll try to get hold of a copy of Nation! I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed his new book. It is great when a favourite author delivers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-70455413287461170992009-10-26T18:50:50.448+00:002009-10-26T18:50:50.448+00:00**Big sigh** I *love* Terry Pratchett!!
Lezlie**Big sigh** I *love* Terry Pratchett!!<br /><br />LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.com