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ONE YEAR LATER posted:edit: The more I think on it, the more I realize that the Discworld books are probably the most influential thing I've read when it comes to my thoughts on religion and death and I don't know if that's a good thing or not. I'm with you. Pratchett manages to combine a cynical world view with incredible humor, and there is a surprising amount of complexity hidden beneath the surface. Pratchett manages to say in a few paragraphs what others take an entire humorless manifesto to explain. I think a big part of the draw for me isn't just the humor - it is the whole philosophy of the author. He mocks people mercilessly but he also seems to really like them. All that said, I wish he'd take a little more time so that we get fewer Monstrous Regiments and more Small Gods.
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Krinkle posted:Just finished rereading men at arms. What did vetinari mean about "politician"? I'm looking it up on dictionary.com but it keeps linking to other words. Does it mean "guy who personifies the city" or "city boss" or something? Word origins should be easier to find than this. Think about what -ician means as a suffix. Electrician, mortician, obstetrician... they're all specialists responsible for making sure their field goes smoothly. About half the medical specialties end in that suffix, which makes me think that the Patrician thinks of himself in that regard.
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ibroxmassive posted:Pyramids. It's a standalone so it doesn't gently caress with the chronology of any really important arcs (Rincewind, DEATH, The Watch, Witches) but it eases you into Discworld and the silliness that lives there. Pyramids stands on its own but it isn't his best work. It has an awesome beginning but it rapidly falls out of parody mode and turns more into fantasy. Interesting Times is the hook for Conan/History fans, Small Gods is the hook for those interested in philosophy and religion and Feet of Clay is a good starting point for Vimes and the City Watch. All three are Pratchett at his best, and Feet of Clay is probably my favorite for drawing in people who aren't as familiar with the fantasy genre he has made a career of lampooning. The city of Ankh-Morpork is probably Pratchett's best character and it resonates with anyone who has spent any time whatsoever in any metropolis.
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