Just a quick post today, cos I like to mark this time of year with some *book love* and I always feel like a Pratchett post is in order. Now, this was a tricky one to do, because I’ve found my opinions have shifted over the years the more I’ve read, and I plan to reread all the books before I finish the series- so I’m guessing this is by no means definitive! Which I suppose makes this kind of an odd post… but who can blame me for wanting to share some Discworld joy? 😉
The Librarian– well, obviously 😉
Death– I fell in love with Discworld the moment Death ate a curry.
Granny Weatherwax– Granny’s one whose grown on me- she gets better with every book!
Vimes– what’s not to love about Vimes?! Also, he really reminds me of the friend who introduced me to the series 😊 (my friend also could do with some new boots 😉)
Vetinari– best benevolent dictator ever!
Honorary Mentions: I also have a soft spot for Greebo and Death of Rats 😊
And that’s all for now! Do any of you have favourite Discworld characters? Let me know in the comments!
the orang-utan librarian 
I love Vimes as well! Tiffany Aching and Rob Anybody are also pretty high up there for me, as well as Susan Sto Helit.
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Ahh great picks- especially Susan!
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These characters are my favorite in my current time of life! They always get me excited!
My current audiobook is Feet of Clay. I love Nigel Plainer (?). He is such a great narrator.
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Ahh yes!! Ooh fun!! Love that one!
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All the above with an extra honorary mention for the Luggage! 🙂
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Ah I love the luggage!!
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I LOVE Death. And Granny Weatherwax has a special place in my heart after I did a stage version of Wyrd Sisters. I was Magrat, but working with Granny Weatherwax (especially the scene at the theatre) was absolutely hilarious.
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Me too!! Oh that’s so so cool!!
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Absolutely Death and Vimes! And I really like Mort, Ysabell, and Susan, Albert, and OF COURSE BINKY, but the Death of Rats and the Librarian make it onto my top list as well. 🙂
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Ahhh what a brilliant list!!! 😀 Love all those characters!!
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I’ve never read any Discworld *hides* but I really want to! The problem is where to start, there are just so many books! Recommendations are welcome 😉
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Start at the very beginning, a very good place to start …
Colour of Magic first!
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Yeah starting at the beginning is good advice (but guards guards is also a treat to start with, if you want a fab fantasy parody!!)
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A re-read of Discworld sounds like it would be fun for you…
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Oh gosh yes!
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Oh, always a special place in my heart for the hapless Rincewind. And a special mention goes to the luggage!
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Ahh good choices!!
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I agree with everyone! Also going to add in Ponder (tries his best) and Tiffany Aching (that’s how I found Discworld). And of course, the Nac Mac Feegle as a whole clan
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ooh fun ones!!
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My two favorites are Death (absolutely love that his horse’s name is Binky) and Rincewind who reminds me an awful lot of my brother-in-law (except he’s a pastor in rural Iowa rather than a wizzard)
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hehehe me too!! hahahaha!!
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I’ve always loved The Luggage! So many great characters.
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Ahh yes!!
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Where to start…
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hehehe!
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Discworld was one of those series I really wanted to get into but could never bring myself to enjoy 😦
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Ah that’s a pity- but it’s not for everyone!
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Terry Pratchett is one of many writers I need to read. Thanks for the post.
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Ah I definitely recommend it!! Thanks for reading!!
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Vimes! No question.
Though I do love Granny Weatherwax she reminds me too much of my wife for comfort.
I was on a bus last week with ‘Uncle Ppint’ who was a friend of TPs and used to run a Sci-fi bookshop here in Lancaster (I think one of the Discworld novels is dedicated to him). Apparently Nanny Ogg is based on one of his family.
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Ah great pick!!
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hahahaha! That’s so funny!!
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Death and the Librarian are my two favorites! Susan probably comes in third, with the Death of Rats close behind. There are some awesome characters in this series. 🙂
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Ahh I love them!! And susan is great!! Yes!! 😀
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Totally agree! *oook!*
Also I adore Moist von Lipwig and I have a soft spot for Ponder Stibbons for some reason.
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hehehe!!
ah I’ve a huge soft spot for moist!!
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I adore Greebo, his bit in Witches Abroad make me laugh out loud. Something very few books manage
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Oh I love him so much!!
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Love all of the above! Death and Granny are really the best, as is Rincewind. 😄 And I love the Igors!! 💕
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Ahh yes!! ❤
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I really need to read this series. Somebody bully me into this.
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Granny was my McGonagall. That stern, old witch lady teacher. I loved her. And Nanny Ogg just pairs with her so beautifully. They’re such a great duo!!
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Ahh I love her too!! YES!
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