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A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction | Terry Pratchett

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As always, knowing there's a finite amount of this author's writing in the world makes me a little sad everytime I encounter work I haven't read. Despite that, this collection is very good at giving me the giggles, and, as with the Discworld series, the writing gets better as you go along. Stories are presented chronologically for the most part, with a split between: 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? First two-thirds non-Discworld, last third Discworld - and there are definitely a few repeats for those who have read the Discworld series - snippets of stories that ended up being incorporated into novels later.
Perhaps due to the familiar nature of much of the Discworld material, the stories I loved best were actually in the first section: 6d

Robotswithpersonality 3/? The High Meggas: I much prefer this originating story to what I've read (first book) of the Long Earth series that spawned from it! All things considered, even this conceptual model is harder sci fi than I go for, makes me feel that much more sure about not giving the series (which has another author involved, to boot) another shot. 6d

Robotswithpersonality 4/? Twenty Pence, With Envelope and Seasonal Greeting: Christmas Card horror story!
While I love Discworld's attitude - satirical, fantastical, occasionally dark and pragmatic, but rarely tragic or horrific, it's entertaining to realize Pratchett has spooky/gothic chops as well. 6d

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Robotswithpersonality 5/? Final Reward: His note at the front hurts because he's not around to make it into a longer story as suggested, but the story itself is wonderful.
Turntables of the Night: Favourite of the bunch, Death at a Disco, definitely the Death of the Discworld making an early appearance, funny and moving and sending chills down my spine all at once. 6d

Robotswithpersonality 6/? #IFDEFDEBUG + WORLD/ENOUGH + TIME: Haunting sci-fi noir/dystopia from the approachable perspective of the VR handyman - again, didn't know he had it in him, but you should really never underestimate Terry Pratchett. 6d

Robotswithpersonality 7/? Once and Future: While I feel like 'what if a woman pulled the sword from the stone' is a remix I've heard before *cough*Stargate SG-1 episode*cough*, there's some marvelous additions to this take on the tale, and I absolutely love the cheeky wink at the literary and art tradition that's built around the legend of King Arthur and Camelot - truly an anachronistic fun time. 6d

Robotswithpersonality 8/8 FTB: The computer who believes in Father Christmas and wants to keep its Teddy. 🧸 🥹🥰 [Yes, that concept made a reappearance too, IFYKYK].

⚠️Mention of SA, child loss, animal death 6d

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Robotswithpersonality

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction | Terry Pratchett

Should have read this one yesterday: No truer devotee to the spirit of St. Valentine's Day than Nanny Ogg. 😉😘♥️

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Robotswithpersonality

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction | Terry Pratchett

Written in the '90s, feeling very relevant ...🤨😤

TheBookHippie 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 6d

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Robotswithpersonality

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction | Terry Pratchett

Ow, ow, ow, ow,ow. I don't think Barbarians wax....😬

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Robotswithpersonality

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction | Terry Pratchett

Oh, Terry, of course you did. 🥹

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Robotswithpersonality

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction | Terry Pratchett

Le Cackle. 🇫🇷 😁

Soubhiville Sir Terry is the best. 🥰 1w

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willaful

Going Postal | Terence David John Pratchett

If Moist was any judge, the man in front of him was the biggest fraud he's ever met. And he *advertised* it. That was... style. He told them what he was, and they laughed and loved him for it.

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BookmarkTavern

Monstrous Regiment | Terry Pratchett

I really didn‘t appreciate this one the first time I read it, but on multiple rereads after, I‘ve grown to love this motley crew and what they accomplish.

#SundayFunday Have a wonderful day everybody, and don‘t forget to tag me in your posts!

bumpinthenight The Great Gatsby gets better every time I read it. 2w

DogMomIrene Ohhh, good question. Going to need to think about this one. I‘ve done several rereads, but a story that gets better….🤔🤓 2w

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Making Money | Terry Pratchett

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#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #MakingMoney!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

Happy reading!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

julesG Thank you! 2w

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LitsyEvents

Raising Steam | Terry Pratchett

repost for @julesG:

#OokBOokClub

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

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

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

julesG Thank you! 2w

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