New to Pratchett and new to the forum.

[SwordfishTrombone]

I'm 27 and finally catching on to the Discworld

So far I've read Sorcery, Mort and Pyramids.

Pyramids was the best of those three with Mort not close behind. Didn't quite enjoy Sorcery as much, not sure why though.

Tonight I start Wyrd Sisters, and will then read the rest in order. Is this a good idea?

 

[chris.ph]

welcome to the site swordfish trombone

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Hi SwordfishTrombone, is there a reason why you missed out the 1st three, The Colour of Magic, The Light Fantastic and Equal Rights, but it would be Ok to do that as you suggested.

 

[raisindot]

Hi SwordfishTrombone, is there a reason why you missed out the 1st three, The Colour of Magic, The Light Fantastic and Equal Rights, but it would be Ok to do that as you suggested.

Because Time Waits for no man.

 

[ShadowNinjaCat]

Welcome SwordfishTrombone.
Reading them in order is not necessary story wise.Most books can be read on their own, but I prefer to read them in their order to see how the characters change as people and the background of the things they have been though up till that point.

 

[Tonyblack]

Welcome from me too!

 

[Teppic]

Reading them in order is absolutely not necessary, but reading them in a completely random order would certainly confuse me.

Check this out:
http://www.lspace.org/books/reading-ord ... ide-20.jpg

I did each story arc in order. Snuff goes after Where's My Cow.

 

[SpideyGirl]

Welcome SwordfishTrombone!

 

[meerkat]

WELCOME Swordfish Trombone,
Regarding Sourcery, I think Terry might have been warming up for the Discworld as we read it today. The books get better (except for Monstrous Regiment which is one of my not-favourites!) but at least Rincewind was in it!

 

[Anonymous]

Greetings and welcome glad you have seen the light and discover the awesome world that is the Discworld.

 

[SpyViolette]

Welcome! I'm fairly new as well.

Personally I prefer to read them in story order rather than publication order. I'm nearly finished with the Watch series, and then I plan to start the Death books. But of course it's up to you. That's just how I like to do it.

 

[Bouncy Castle]

Pyramids was the best of those three .........

Oh Pooh, where art thou?

 

[DaveC]

Pyramids was the best of those three .........

Oh Pooh, where art thou?

Welcome SwordfishTrombone,

BTW, Pooh was our resident Pyramids lover.

 

[PyscoFalcon]

Welcome.

You'll love all the books on the Watch and I find it's easier to understand and enjoy reading those ones in order as certain characters change.

Don't forget to read Small Gods tho - best book out there IMHO

 

[Penfold]

Hellooo and welcome Swordfish.

Personally, I would recommend reading the books in order. That way you get to see the way the World, and Sir Terry's style, evolves over the years.

 

[deric]

New reader

Hi, I hate admitting this on The Forum but I have never read any of Terry's books BUT am about to buy my 1st one! Should I read them in order or is one particularly good for a new reader?
I mostly read thrillers and historical and have just finished Fall of Giants by Ken Follett which I enjoyed very much. Thanks

 

[chris.ph]

i would read them in order deric

 

[Tonyblack]

Hi deric! And welcome. I always recommend Guards! Guards! as a good place to start.

Let us know what you think when you start reading them.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Hi deric, The Colour of Magic the is 1st Discworld one and is a bit different from the rest as it was a parody of the Fantasy swords & socerery genre from the 70's, 80's ,so if you have not read anything in that line you won't get the Jokes and puns.
After you read one come back and start the list in order as The Light Fantastic the 2nd is linked with C.O.M which shows how the Luggage came to be.

 

[deric]

Thanks for all your responses, they were very helpful. I've ordered Guards and am looking forward to reading it ! I'll keep you posted.
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