skynes
Aspiring Writer
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- Sep 10, 2012
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The great thing about this series is that you really dont have to read any book first; I dont think this can be emphasized enough. Knowing more about any specific character than is contained in one specific book is purely supplementary and not needed to fully understand what is going on.
^ This.
But what I then love is that if you DO know all the extra information, then there's lots of little easter eggs for you to enjoy. Names of places, events and passing remarks that reference other books and characters. Irrelevant for the main plot, but just a nice nod to those who've read more.
I read Thief of Time (26th book) first and was able to thoroughly enjoy it (still my personal favorite of what ive read).
Coincidentally enough that was my first Pratchett. I still love it.
My favourite 'series' would probably be The Wee Free Men though. Nothing has had me side stitching in laughter than the books featuring them.