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Dasquian Belargic
Jul 6th, 2009, 01:05:28 AM
According to the Discworld calendar, July 6th is Patricians Day! Everyone have a pint (err...) of scumble in honour of good old Lord Havelock Vetinari. May his reign continue to be long, fruitful and free of mimes! For those not in the know about our venerable leader, you can read his biography HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havelock_Vetinari).

This has been another Discworld-obsessed announcement, brought to you by CMOT Dasquian.

Remember: si non confectus, non reficiat*!




*"If it's not broke, don't fix it!"
Darven
Jul 6th, 2009, 02:02:41 AM
Ah yes... this reminds me.... wanted to introduce Nya to the Colour of Magic....
Wyl Staedtler
Jul 6th, 2009, 03:05:24 AM
^

I've had that book for... christ, a few years now and I've never managed to get past chapter one. I don't know whyyyy; it isn't as if it's not interesting. :(

Discworld is one of those series that I keep meaning to read but never do.
Captain Untouchable
Jul 6th, 2009, 03:23:31 AM
^

I've had that book for... christ, a few years now and I've never managed to get past chapter one. I don't know whyyyy; it isn't as if it's not interesting. :(

Discworld is one of those series that I keep meaning to read but never do.

I'm exactly the same. Seen the TV adaptation of Hogfather (which was awesome), and I've read a few exerpts here and there... but I've just never got around to sitting down with the first book and reading it properly.

Wanna try and get hold of a copy and read it together, book-club style, Liz?
Wyl Staedtler
Jul 6th, 2009, 04:05:12 AM
Absolutely. :D
Salem Ave
Jul 6th, 2009, 05:27:59 AM
I might reread it with you two!
Lilaena De'Ville
Jul 6th, 2009, 04:23:03 PM
If you're having trouble with A Colour of Magic, then start with Guards, Guards! instead.
Crusader
Jul 7th, 2009, 02:02:30 AM
Watch the hogfather to get into the mood after that you can read anything! I want to read Mort next!
Salem Ave
Jul 7th, 2009, 05:33:36 AM
I wasn't a huge fan of the SkyOne adaptations - a lot of PTerrys humour is lost in the translation from text to screen.

There are a few ways of going about reading them, different orders and such... I didn't start with Colour of Magic or Guards Guards actually.. I think Men At Arms or Soul Music was my first! The Fifth Elephant is still my fav :)
Lilaena De'Ville
Jul 7th, 2009, 02:42:23 PM
The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic are a lot different than the other books, in my opinion. Still good, but a little... I don't know, disjointed at times.
Dasquian Belargic
Jul 9th, 2009, 02:55:21 PM
I guess that's because he was still getting into his groove back then. There are a few books that stand apart from the overall series, though that's more because of the content than the style I guess. Pyramids and Small Gods come to mind. Great books nonetheless, though :)