It finally happened...

[MUSSBELLO]

As the post says ....

I first tried Terry Pratchett when I was about 10 .... Diggers I think.... and just couldnt get going. Probably too young.

Then I tried again ... think it was late teens early 20's .... think it was Wyrd Sisters....again I didnt like it and couldnt finish.

Got a Kindle for my 30th Birthday though and thought I would try again so after a bit of research (kudos to this forum and others) I downloaded Gaurds ! Guards ! ...... ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT !!!

Read in a week and am now reading Men at Arms and plan to go through all the Watch series first before moving on to Witches . Dunno what made the difference (age, the book, bit of both ?) but i'm now so delighted to have this huge series to work through . Just wanted to share my experience. cheers guys

 

[captainmeme]

Good for you! Pratchett is amazing, Carrot more so!

Oh, and welcome!

 

[Tonyblack]

Well as I've often said: Guards! Guards! is a very good place to start as you are introduced to the city of Ankh-Morpork through the eyes of someone (Carrot) new to it himself.

Welcome to the site, MUSSBELLO!

 

[Tonyblack]

Good for you! Pratchett is amazing, Carrot more so!

Oh, and welcome!

You think that Carrot is better than Terry Pratchett?

 

[deldaisy]

Welcome MUSSBELLO

Gee.... Age ten to age thirty.... wonder what could have changed?

 

[captainmeme]

Good for you! Pratchett is amazing, Carrot more so!

Oh, and welcome!

You think that Carrot is better than Terry Pratchett?

Nah, I take that back. Carrot isn't better than Pratchett, he's about the same

 

[The Mad Collector]

I'm looking forward to you explaining that one to Terry at convention next year

 

[michelanCello]

I'm looking forward to you explaining that one to Terry at convention next year

Welcome, MUSSBELLO!

 

[DaveC]

Welcome to the forum, MUSSBELLO!

 

[captainmeme]

I'm looking forward to you explaining that one to Terry at convention next year

Ill never meet him at it anyway

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Welcome to the forum, MUSSBELLO I take your between the two.

 

[Dotsie]

I'm looking forward to you explaining that one to Terry at convention next year

Ill never meet him at it anyway

Only if either one of you doesn't go. He's a man of the people

 

[Penfold]

Hellooo and welcome from me to Mussbello!

 

[Anonymous]

'ello there... (I read your name as Muspell first...too much norse mythology here)

 

[mspanners]

Hi there, I have to say I love the Watch Books, My fav ones!

 

[captainmeme]

I'm looking forward to you explaining that one to Terry at convention next year

Ill never meet him at it anyway

Only if either one of you doesn't go. He's a man of the people

What, I could really meet him? I'm going

 

[The Mad Collector]

I'm looking forward to you explaining that one to Terry at convention next year

Ill never meet him at it anyway

Only if either one of you doesn't go. He's a man of the people

What, I could really meet him? I'm going

If you are there you will definitely meet him. Most likely in the bar

 

[Tonyblack]

He's very fond of bacon sandwiches as long as there's HP sauce with them.

 

[Penfold]

Last year I went to watch the Museum of Curiosities being recorded with Sir Terry being one of the panelists. Before the show commenced, I met Rob (his PA) and was invited to stay on afterwards for a drink at the bar with them and a few of Sir Terry's guests and friends. Regretably, I had a train to catch and they seemed a tad delayed post-recording and I missed him. I would still like to meet up and thank Rob, in person, again for the ticket to see the program and for a great night out. Hopefully I'll get the chance at next year's convention. (BTW, although I only met Rob for a couple of minutes, he seemed a genuinely nice bloke)

 

[poohcarrot]

Rob's a lovely guy. 8)