Life after Discworld ...

jussishow · July 10th, 2007, 03:54 PM

I've read all Discworld novels, and pretty much everything else by Terry Pratchett ... Still waiting for Wintersmith to be released in paperback ...

What should I look for next ?

I've read quite a bit of Margaret Weis's work ... It's OK, but a bit too much "Dungeons and Dragons" for my taste ... Same goes for Robert Jordan ...

Recommendations ?

/J

ludwig · July 10th, 2007, 04:02 PM

how about philip k dick ?
if your not familier with him,some of his books have inspired film such as blade runner,minority report and total recall.

J-man · July 10th, 2007, 07:53 PM

You may have already but I highly recommend you read the full set of Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy books, they have a lot of Pratchett-esque humour in them. (Or vice-versa).

aznrambo481 · July 10th, 2007, 08:04 PM

yess.... hitchhiker's guide!

However, I have to say that although that series is mind-bogglingly awesome, the BEST BOOK EVER is The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul by Douglas Adams. First time I picked it up, I read it three times in a row.

just a couple of days ago I was introduced to Discworld... I'm halfway through "the fifth elephant". I'm lovin' it.

jussishow · July 10th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Thanks for all the tips ! I'll see if I can find something by Philip K Dick the next time I'm downtown ... or/and The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul ...
And Yes ! I've read the hitchhiker's guide ... Brilliant stuff !

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Originally Posted by aznrambo481

just a couple of days ago I was introduced to Discworld... I'm halfway through "the fifth elephant". I'm lovin' it.

Oh yeah ! That's where Sam Vimes gets "political" with the dwarfs !

What I love most about the Discworld books is that You don't have to read them in any particular order (although there are several "guides" out there...). You can pick any of the thirtysomething books and just start reading. I read them in the order I found them in whatever bookstore I happened to be ...
I've read quite a few of them twice ...

/J

Tony · July 10th, 2007, 08:15 PM

"the wee free men".

Which of his other works are "age appropriate"?

byrdbrain · July 10th, 2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony

"the wee free men".

Which of his other works are "age appropriate"?

The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents would be my suggestion.

aznrambo481 · July 10th, 2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jussishow

What I love most about the Discworld books is that You don't have to read them in any particular order (although there are several "guides" out there...). You can pick any of the thirtysomething books and just start reading. I read them in the order I found them in whatever bookstore I happened to be ...
I've read quite a few of them twice ...
/J

there's that many? oh man... I feel like a kid on christmas day!

jussishow · July 10th, 2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony

"the wee free men".

Which of his other works are "age appropriate"?

Well ... He could continue with 'A hat full of sky', and "wrap it up" with Wintersmith !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wee_Free_Men

GlennLewis · July 11th, 2007, 01:18 AM

last week. Got it for my son at x-mas to read after Hogfather, you know.
I saved it and read it slowly, so I could enjoy each bit of it.

I still joke with my oldest son about "where's my cow?"
Has anyone seen this companion childrens book to Thud?.... can you just picture Vimes racing home to read this to young Sam?

I can't think of any other authors of comparable material to Pratchett... unfortunately.

If you want to check out some good quality free books, head on over to the free library at www.baen.com, download them to the device of your choice and enjoy.... I've been doing that for years.

J-man · July 11th, 2007, 08:21 AM

The Rincewind based Discworld books have always been my favourite, I find they're generally much funnier than the others. Though I do like the ones about The Watch too.

TG · July 11th, 2007, 12:56 PM

David Gemmell

J-man · July 11th, 2007, 01:28 PM

Tom Holt as well, not quite the same as Pratchett but I'd say anyone who is a Pratchett fan will like Holt's books.

I personally recommend Holt's book "Only Human"

neocaster · July 11th, 2007, 02:14 PM

I'll second the late, great, hilarioius Douglas Adams. Phillip K. Dick is great. William Gibson's "Mona Lisa Overdrive" which is the best novel I've read in a very, very long time. Humor's a lot drier that TP, but an awesome read.

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J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 20 Posts: 6,374 9 Photos	You may have already but I highly recommend you read the full set of Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy books, they have a lot of Pratchett-esque humour in them. (Or vice-versa). __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

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aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 17 Posts: 2,885 6 Photos	yess.... hitchhiker's guide! However, I have to say that although that series is mind-bogglingly awesome, the BEST BOOK EVER is The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul by Douglas Adams. First time I picked it up, I read it three times in a row. just a couple of days ago I was introduced to Discworld... I'm halfway through "the fifth elephant". I'm lovin' it. __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass)

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Tony Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 952	My son has read "the wee free men". Which of his other works are "age appropriate"?

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GlennLewis Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 542 4 Photos	Just finished reading Thud! last week. Got it for my son at x-mas to read after Hogfather, you know. I saved it and read it slowly, so I could enjoy each bit of it. I still joke with my oldest son about "where's my cow?" Has anyone seen this companion childrens book to Thud?.... can you just picture Vimes racing home to read this to young Sam? I can't think of any other authors of comparable material to Pratchett... unfortunately. If you want to check out some good quality free books, head on over to the free library at www.baen.com, download them to the device of your choice and enjoy.... I've been doing that for years. __________________ I got them happy kind of blues

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J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 20 Posts: 6,374 9 Photos	The Rincewind based Discworld books have always been my favourite, I find they're generally much funnier than the others. Though I do like the ones about The Watch too. __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

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TG Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beside a bog in the west of Ireland Age: 47 Posts: 4,733 7 Photos	David Gemmell

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J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 20 Posts: 6,374 9 Photos	Tom Holt as well, not quite the same as Pratchett but I'd say anyone who is a Pratchett fan will like Holt's books. I personally recommend Holt's book "Only Human" __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

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neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,588 11 Photos	I'll second the late, great, hilarioius Douglas Adams. Phillip K. Dick is great. William Gibson's "Mona Lisa Overdrive" which is the best novel I've read in a very, very long time. Humor's a lot drier that TP, but an awesome read. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."