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Another belated #OokBOokClub review…

I was excited to find Pratchett using chapters in the first two Moist Von Lipwig books, and sad he was back to no chapters here. My brain likes chapters. And while I do feel the earlier books are stronger, I did really enjoy this—chapters or no. It‘s dawning on me that I‘m a sucker for a train-ride setting!

Moist continues to discover new sides to himself here, and his interplay with Adora was fantastic, ⤵️

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BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) …even if there wasn't a whole lot of it. I also liked seeing the introduction of Dick Simnel, sort of being mentored by Harry and Moist.

I‘ve really liked the Moist Von Lipwig books, and am sad there aren‘t a few more. I‘ve enjoyed seeing his character growth and the new ways his ingenuity plays out across these three books—plus the incisive social commentary Sir Terry weaves in along the way. 13h

julesG That wish for more books by Sir Terry will never leave me. 🦧 13h

BarbaraJean @julesG Seriously. My brain also starts on a bit of bargaining... wishing I could trade the Rincewind books for more Moist and Tiffany Aching (although the Tiffany Aching arc is just about perfect). 13h

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BarbaraJean

Making Money | Terry Pratchett

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I need to start Guards! Guards! in the next few days, so I‘d better circle back and review a couple previous #OokBOokClub reads!

With the Post Office well in hand, Moist Von Lipwig now takes charge of the Royal Mint and the bank—naturally. New over-the-top characters are introduced here, but Pratchett manages to handle them deftly enough that it (mostly) felt like just the right amount of outlandish and ridiculous. I really enjoyed this ⤵️

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BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) …but not as much as Going Postal. I felt like the social/governmental satire was stronger there, plus more Adora Belle! That said, there was still plenty of almost-too-relevant satire here. I‘ve been more and more intrigued by the slow reveal of Vetinari‘s character as I make my way through the Discworld, and this one was good for more of that—present-day parallels that edge right up against that boundary of too-close-for-comfort for me! 14h

julesG J'adore Adora Belle! 😉🦧 13h

BarbaraJean @julesG Yes!! 💜💜 13h

AlaMich I just started listening to

Guards! Guards!

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Robotswithpersonality

Equal Rites | Terry Pratchett

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And so the reread of the Discworld Witches books begins! Had an absolutely lovely time with this one. I can distantly remember a certain vague disappointment upon first reading this book a few years ago, but I think I was expecting it to do too many things or maybe just different things.
There's a smidgen of commentary on gender roles/sexism, there's a pleasant left-turn on the classic chosen one motif. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? It's as much witch and wizard shenanigans as it is bits and pieces of an unconventional coming of age story. If you're looking for a humourous fantasy with a pragmatic core you'll have a good time. If you try to ladle too many progressive expectations on it, you probably won't. 6d

Robotswithpersonality 3/? [Simon's disappearing stutter as the story wraps up feels ableist. The sniping and accidental groping turning into bashful first attempts at a relationship between Granny and Cutangle feels like the dim 80s/90s attempts at romantic comedy that I think we can all now acknowledge doesn't flatter either character's intelligence.] 6d

Robotswithpersonality 4/? I'm not certain this is the first book where Pratchett introduces the key tenant of wizards NOT doing magic being one of their most important responsibilities, but I know it comes up again within the Discworld universe.
As much as I love how this book and others inspire fandom discussion around gender in the Discworld, I think the use/abuse and danger of power comes through as the strongest statement for me, this time 'round anyway. 6d

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Robotswithpersonality 5/? Side note: The world-building is just so much fun. The hungry formless things in the shadows who want a piece of reality and are waiting for a way in, who see the world as that warm candle in the dark. The Borrowing of a mind, the recognition that brute forcing it just means signing yourself up to gradually fade into an animal consciousness; the Unseen University, as a building with enough history and some extra oomph, having a mind that is 6d

Robotswithpersonality 6/? happy to chat if one listens, and likes being comforted during thunderstorms. 🥹
Esk is a character I do wish we saw more of aside from one other cameo (IYKYK 😉) but I'm definitely gaining a new appreciation for Granny Weatherwax - the queen of the staredown and the strict tone 😏 - and in this volume, the scourge of unlucky bears!😅 6d

Robotswithpersonality 7/7 One last shoutout to the cover artist/designer for this edition, Leo Nickolls. To a certain extent, I think the tone of the Discworld books is largely untranslate-able to a visual shorthand, but this is a beautiful cover showcasing several key elements in the story. 6d

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willaful

Guards! Guards! | Terry Pratchett

There are many horrible sights in the multiverse. Somehow, though, to a soul attuned to the subtle rhythms of a library, there are few worse sights than a hole where a book ought to be.

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shortsarahrose

Legends: Stories By The Masters of Modern Fantasy | Robert Silverberg

Lunchtime reading before going into the office

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LitsyEvents

Men At Arms | Terry Pratchett

repost for @julesG:

#OokBOokClub

Just a reminder that we'll be reading #MenAtArms AND #TheatreOfCruelty (in Blink of the Screen) next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on June 8th!

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 Thanks!!! 2w

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LitsyEvents

Guards! Guards! (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

repost for @julesG:

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

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

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

Happy reading!

julesG Thanks!!! 2w

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Lauredhel

The Colour of Magic | Terry Pratchett

#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl

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julesG

Men at Arms (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #MenAtArms AND #TheatreOfCruelty (in Blink of the Screen) next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on June 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 @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean 2w

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julesG

Guards! Guards! (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

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

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

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

Happy reading!

TheSpineView I'll be ready...seeing that I mixed up months. 🤦‍♀️🙄 2w

julesG @TheSpineView at first I thought you were just starting early. Ah, well, you're prepared. Like me and BDB. 2w

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BookmarkTavern LOLOL I WAS a month off! 😂😂😂 Welp, I‘m all ready for next month I guess. 2w

julesG @BookmarkTavern you and @TheSpineView 😁 you could get a head start on the short story for next month. 😉 2w

BookmarkTavern 🫡🫡 2w

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