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The Wee Free Men | Terry Pratchett

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Very fun!

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Robotswithpersonality

Soul Music | Terry Pratchett

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Best case scenario: I'm glad to have re-read it, and I feel better about it than I did the first time. My hunch that I'm more invested in Susan Sto Helit as a character, than Death, proved true. If I think of this as one of the Discworld Death books, it feels like there's barely enough of him in it, AND I run into the same problem I've regularly had with Death's books, 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? that no humourous circumstances outweigh the very effective basic sadness that Pratchett has imbued the character's existence with. It's not particularly that he writes him as an Eeyore character or makes things that happen around him more tragic than necessary, (edited) 5d

Robotswithpersonality 3/? it's that the framework of the stories is always how he cannot relate to, or participate in the world of humanity beyond a certain degree, and from a human reader perspective, that barrier to inclusion feels sad! Death embodies some marvelous fantastical elements, and can add a touch of menace or humour or pathos depending on the scene, but I find when he's carrying the book, I cannot shake the basic sadness, 5d

Robotswithpersonality 4/? and while Pratchett doesn't shy away from heavier themes, in most of his books, I get a defiant, angry, hopeful vibe from how the story plays out. But you can't fundamentally change the nature of Death as an anthropomorphized figure or as an event that happens to all beings. Upon reread what worked for me was that the story also doesn't truly rely on the magical power of music/commentary on the music industry narrative either, 5d

Robotswithpersonality 5/? it feels like shenanigans and interstitials in Susan's story and how her story here can only be the focus of this particular plot if Death is mostly absent. She has an inheritance that affects her perception of reality, but there is a reality she needs to face, there is grieving she needs to do, and that came through much clearer upon reread. 5d

Robotswithpersonality 6/6 The intersection of fame as immortality, of choosing a LIFE over being immortal, of choosing a mostly human existence over the alternative, that's where the storylines really came together at the last moment. Yeah, I loved it, it hurt in a very human way. I can't see rereading it as often as certain City Watch books, but I could definitely see reading through the Susan Sto Helit books again, more than the Death books. 5d

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wanderinglynn

Carpe Jugulum | Terry Pratchett

“And sin . . . is when you treat people like things.”

“When people say things are a lot more complicated than that, they means they‘re getting worried that they won‘t like the truth.”

Terry Pratchett 💜💜💜

BethM I‘ve never seen this quote. It‘s spot on. 5d

BethM I‘ve never read Pratchett is this something that can be read without starting at the beginning ? 5d

julesG @BethM Yes and Yes. The quote is very apt and I was thinking of it earlier (my version is just "grey" instead of "gray" ?). You can read the Discworld books in any order, except for the Tiffany Aching sub-series, but Carpe Jugulum is not part of that subseries 5d

julesG @BethM You could join the #OokBOokClub, we're reading Going Postal this month

Going Postal

wanderinglynn @BethM there is no one way to read Discworld. There are different paths. It‘s almost like a choose your own adventure depending on what you want. Here‘s a quiz to see which book the Discworld Emporium librarian recommends: https://www.discworldemporium.com/reading-order/ or here‘s a graphic of the entire series that shows the different paths: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Discworld_Reading_Order_Guide_3.0_(cro... 5d

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Robotswithpersonality

Soul Music | Terry Pratchett

Reason..😑🤨

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Robotswithpersonality

Soul Music | Terry Pratchett

A dangerous trick...😉

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Robotswithpersonality

Soul Music | Terry Pratchett

😏🤘🏻🎸🔮🪄✨

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LitsyEvents

Going Postal (Discworld, #33) | Terry Pratchett

Repost for @julesG

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #MakingMoney next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on February 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

Original post - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2827301

julesG Thank you!! 1w

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kwmg40

Monstrous Regiment | Terry Pratchett

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I enjoyed reading this one with the #OokBOokClub. Pratchett pokes fun at gender stereotypes, the military, government propaganda and much more. I loved the diverse cast of characters. @julesG

#52bookclub25 (A crossover - Set in a shared universe)
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

kwmg40 @PuddleJumper Sorry, I had to resubmit my form for #gottacatchemall. I didn't realize the first time around that I'd actually caught Lycanroc Midnight! 2w

TheSpineView Awesome! 2w

julesG Love the cover of this edition. Also, it didn't occur to me to use Discworld for the crossover prompts of the #52bookclub25. Thanks for planting the idea. 2w

PuddleJumper @kwmg40 No worries! Thanks for letting me know 1w

Andrew65 This looks good. Well done 👏👏👏 1w

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TheSpineView

Going Postal (Discworld, #33) | Terry Pratchett

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This is one of my favorites, if not my most favorite, in the Discworld series. Pratchett hit the nail on the head again. His take on government is spot on. As usual, there are laughs throughout the story. 4.5 ⭐

#OokBookClub @JulesG
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65
#Read2025 @DieAReader
#JumpStart2025 @LizPixie

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 2w

Lizpixie Pratchett is a love my dad and I share. British humour is the best humour❤️ 2w

aa_guer2021 #33? oh, good grief! 👀😳🤣🤔 2w

Andrew65 Excellent 🥳🥳🥳 1w

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julesG

Monstrous Regiment | Terry Pratchett

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Cut your hair. Put on trousers. Pack your bag. And don't forget to pack an extra pair of socks.

#OokBOokClub #Discworld #SirTerryPratchett

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

TheSpineView 👍📖🤩📚 2w

Andrew65 Excellent 🥳🥳🥳 1w

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