Kate Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have finished book six: Wyrd Sisters: Synopsis: Witches are not by nature gregarious, and they certainly don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more difficult than certain playwrights would have you believe... Wyrd Sisters is the sixth novel in the Discworld sequence - the funniest fantasy series ever. Another Discworld book that I really enjoyed. Pratchett is such a clever, engaging and funny writer. He is fast becoming my favourite author. This story sees the return of Granny Weatherwax as she works to restore the rightful king to the throne, using the eccentricities of a duke, a ghost and a traveling theatre company, and of course, the other two Wyrd Sisters, who were hilarious. I enjoyed the Macbeth references - including blood on the hands, very funny. This book features Death and his usual humourous antics, including tap dancing, and Granny Weatherwax, a blunt and hilarious woman. I liked the Fool as well, great character. I really enjoyed this book. My favourite is still Mort but this book was not a let down. I was gripped from the beginning, laughed a lot, and again was transported to the Discworld through Pratchett's very descriptive and clever writing. I highly recommend this book, and the whole series. 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Completed book seven now: Pyramids Synopsis: Being trained by the Assassin's Guild in Ankh-Morpork did not fit Teppic for the task assigned to him by fate. He inherited the throne of the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi rather earlier than he expected (his father wasn't too happy about it either), but that was only the beginning of his problems..."Pyramids" (the book of going forth) is the seventh Discworld novel - and the most outrageously funny to date. This Discworld novel follows Teppic as he trains as an assassin (yep, I thought that was funny too) and then becomes king of the pyramid country that is Djelibeybi (pronouced De- Jelly-Baby, another that made me laugh). The problem beginnings when Teppic has to build a pyramid for his father, something they both think seems a ridiculous idea. The book sees exploding pyramids, crazy priests and gods going mad. And of course, a visit from Death. So far, this has been the worst Discworld novel in my opinion. I felt it took a little while to get going, and there were some times I found myself tuning out. However, towards the end, the action picks up and it is fair to say the book is exciting and hilarious. It was definitely worth persevering for. As ever, Pratchett transported me to a different area of the Discworld, and I was happy to go. The descriptions were such that I could clearly picture the area and the characters were as funny as usual. My favourite was probably Teppic's father, as he watched himself being mummified and listening to him chat to people who couldn't hear him. His journey of self-discovery in death was very humorous. Although I eventually enjoyed this book, it has not been my favourite. However, I am eager to get to the next one in the series. 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 I have now finished book 8: Guards! Guards! My review can be found here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Need to get my hands on more Discworld novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Need to get my hands on more Discworld novels. Be careful where you fondle books, Waterstones employ security guards just for the likes of people like you . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hope you're not implying anything! It will be by perfectly legal methods that I get my hands on more Discworld novels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hope you're not implying anything! It will be by perfectly legal methods that I get my hands on more Discworld novels! Now, now you know you can admit anything to us Ben! Besides, I'm sure we'd all understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have just finished Eric, takes my total up to 9....slowly getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Today I finished Moving Pictures, up to 10 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 11. Reaper Man 12. Witches Abroad 13. Small Gods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ooo not listened a Discworld book for a month! 14. Lords and Ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fev Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I once tried this challenge too, despite having read/listened to the audio CDs of quite a few Pratchetts randomly and out of order. I got through the first 15 (most of which happened to be the ones I'd already read funnily enough!) and then came to a shuddering halt at Soul Music. I just couldn't get into it, which is a shame because I obstinately won't let myself read any later ones until I've got through it lol. I therefore haven't read any Pratchett for more than a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm currently listening to Soul Music and am really enjoying it. I'm yet to come across a Discworld book I don't like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I loved 'Soul Music', I found it a typical quirky and funny Pratchett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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