To anyone that read Lords and Ladies BEFORE Witches Abroad

[deldaisy]

I only just started it so no opinion yet. I might post here again once I have one.

I enjoyed the first few pages...and more.

Well, I hated the first few pages. Maybe the worst few pages he ever wrote. Page 1 was complete pants, and page 2 was extremely nasty. Page 3 got a little better, but page 4 seemed to be a relapse. I almost put the thing down permanently after nearly vomiting after reading the first 38 words of page 5, but starting with the 39th word things picked up considerably and by page 6 it was smashing good the rest of the way.



J-I-B

I read the first paragraph then read the last page ...... I do that to every book. If I cant tear my eyes away from the first page to READ the last page I buy it. Or if I like the last page alot.... and want to see how they got to the last page.... buying the book and getting all the in-between pages is always a bonus.

 

[convenient]

I feel bad for getting the books on the basis of when they appear at the local second hand bookshops.
I read Lords&Ladies -> Equal Rights -> Carpe Jugulum -> Maskerade and then watched the old cartoon of Wyrd Sisters.
I may have gotten a much better story if I'd read them in order, but the moneys tight and each book did drive me forward to find another Lancre tale..
I reckon there'd be some real benefit, but you'll survive.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Things change cash flow gets better then you buy some, or get them from your local library then the author gets some money from it.

 

[mamakishbaw]

reading in order

I have no idea really what all the fuss is about. I have read many, many Pratchett books in no particular order whatsoever and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Although it is a bit fun to secretly have a tidbit of info tucked in your ear about one of the characters while you are reading. I picked up Witches Abroad at the grocery store years ago, not having any idea who or what it was, just the cover and byline was interesting. I happily giggled and snickered alone for hours - most enjoyable. And then went on a mission for more, like a disease, an obsession. No over analysis, just good clean fun. Relax and just enjoy the ride.

 

[Tonyblack]

Welcome to the site, mamakishbaw!

I definitely think you can read them out of order, it's just that in the preface of Lords and Ladies, Terry says that you really need to read Witches Abroad first. I think most of us on this thread would humbly disagree with the Marthter!

 

[ShadowNinjaCat]

Welcome mamakishbaw

 

[mrbluesman]

Lords and Ladies before Witches Abroad

I have to say I read Lords and Ladies first and it still made sense! Why not most of the disc world can be read as indvidual books then you can read them in the correct order!

 

[Bouncy Castle]

Welcome MrBluesMan.

 

[Tonyblack]

Re: Lords and Ladies before Witches Abroad

I have to say I read Lords and Ladies first and it still made sense! Why not most of the disc world can be read as indvidual books then you can read them in the correct order!

I agree! Welcome to the site.

 

[ShadowNinjaCat]

Welcome mrbluesman

 

[captainmeme]

I was going to get Lords and Ladies on Saturday, what with it being one of the six Discworld books I hadn't got... but unfortunately I was on a budget, so I chose Men at Arms and Feet of Clay. Sorry to witch fans, but Carrot comes above Granny Weatherwax any day!

 

[raisindot]

I was going to get Lords and Ladies on Saturday, what with it being one of the six Discworld books I hadn't got... but unfortunately I was on a budget, so I chose Men at Arms and Feet of Clay. Sorry to witch fans, but Carrot comes above Granny Weatherwax any day!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Just kiddin'. Read anything in any order you want. The rest'll be waitin' for you.

 

[Cool Middle Name]

As a person who read Lords and Ladies before the others, I'd say I understood it, but it was easier to get some of the jokes after reading Witches Abroad (i.e the Wet Hen ones in the letter)

 

[Slobberchops]

Reading 'Lords and Ladies' before 'Witches Abroad'

Yes, 'Lords and Ladies' does make sense as a novel in its own right. I have never read any Discworld novels until this one and there is sufficient detail to make it clear. Some things I have wondered about, but the answer is usually there when I look for it.

I am hoping to direct 'Lords and Ladies' as a play next year. Wish me luck.

 

[deldaisy]

WELCOME to the forum Slobberchops (cool nic btw)

How exciting... directing Lords and Ladies! Do keep us updated!