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transmogrified t1_j433613 wrote

Reply to comment by tttxgq in ive decided Douglas Adam's is not for me by Myron_Bolitar

Totally agree with the non-sequitur thing. I felt like I could open any one of his books and read pages at random and get the exact same experience as having read through the book in order. It did not keep me very engaged. I had him recommended to me due to my undying love of Terry Pratchett and it was just so... meh in comparison.

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Master_Shitster t1_j439ffc wrote

I’ve recently read the 3 first Discworld books amd feel the opposite way. They feel like an inferior version of the Adam’s books.

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boxer_dogs_dance t1_j43owyf wrote

The first two discworld books in order are sub par. If you want to give it another shot, try something later like Going Postal or Small Gods. But Pratchett has a strong voice and it is not for everyone. The first two books are parody of very specific classic fantasy tropes and they don't hit the same way today.

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Purple1829 t1_j49yoqp wrote

Since you mentioned Pratchett. I’ve always been intrigued by Discworld, but I find long series’ to be so daunting, I usually never start them at all.

I’ve heard Discworld isn’t quite as linear though? I’m particularly interested in Night Watch, since I’m a time travel nerd.

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