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So, which Discworld books are definite must reads?
Just finished The Colour of Magic, and have before read The Last Continent and, uh, I think Witches Abroad? That was ages ago, though. Really, I'd like something in the level of funny as Good Omens.
Just finished The Colour of Magic, and have before read The Last Continent and, uh, I think Witches Abroad? That was ages ago, though. Really, I'd like something in the level of funny as Good Omens.
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And... I could go on forever! *g*
In general, the earlier books tend to be more focused on the silliness and humor and mockery of fantasy/adventure genre conventions, whereas the later ones have the darker, more serious social commentary stuff as bigger parts of the stories. They don't ever stop being funny, they just gradually become more serious alongside the funny.
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Discworld
But really, my fav. Discworld characters are the witches =3
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Also, I'd have to recommend 'Night Watch' (that's the one that brought me into the Doscworld fold, and will always have a special place in my heart -plus, there's time travel! And Zombies! And Rosie Palms!), and "The Wee Free Men" (which, ok, is actually marketed as a kids' book, but is so completely funny. For instance, one of the characters is named Not-As-Big-As-Medium-Sized-Jock-But-Bigger-Than-Wee-Jock-Jock. For reals).
Happy reading! Hope this helps...
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HOW ARE YOU OMG
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I am okay! I am currently staring in horror at the stacks of papers on my desk which I have to read for class tomorrow.
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Guards! Guards!
Men at Arms
Feet of Clay
Jingo
The Fifth Elephant
Night Watch
Thud!
Also someone mentioned Monstrous Regiment which is good and also has a Watch cameo :D
Oh and if you can get hold of emulators of the discworld point and click games, DO IT. Discworld is amazing, but Discworld Noir is a really hilarious take off noir films, obviously. I've recently been replaying them and they're just brilliant, and again the Watch have cameos in both.
:D!