tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post1424040867411431292..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Light Fantastic: Terry PratchettTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70403201130787652802016-10-28T11:00:41.468-07:002016-10-28T11:00:41.468-07:00Good, Nancy, I am glad to hear it. I will be readi...Good, Nancy, I am glad to hear it. I will be reading MORT in November and now I am really eager.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14710368230956275602016-10-28T03:50:53.430-07:002016-10-28T03:50:53.430-07:00I started 'MORT' ...and it is hysterical!...I started 'MORT' ...and it is hysterical! This is going to be a fun series to read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52645536872176320022016-10-25T13:54:20.505-07:002016-10-25T13:54:20.505-07:00Ok...then it is with DEATH we begin. I have NO ide...Ok...then it is with DEATH we begin. I have NO idea what I'm getting myself into. It will be an adventure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-76800855191747972662016-10-25T12:53:13.207-07:002016-10-25T12:53:13.207-07:00I hope you pick something you enjoy, Keishon. Plea...I hope you pick something you enjoy, Keishon. Please do let me know what you think of Pratchett's writing.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-45003135761888134422016-10-25T12:51:13.823-07:002016-10-25T12:51:13.823-07:00I don't think you need to read The Color of Ma...I don't think you need to read The Color of Magic first, Nancy. The writing is such a different style (from anything else that I have read) that I don't know that it matters. The Color of Magic is really four linked short stories... which could be good. But I have heard a lot of people don't like that one and it could put you off the whole series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69074630723991798832016-10-25T12:46:41.636-07:002016-10-25T12:46:41.636-07:00I agree, Nancy. They are so well liked by so many ...I agree, Nancy. They are so well liked by so many people, it seems that they are worth a try. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-62711609271609580012016-10-25T12:43:19.004-07:002016-10-25T12:43:19.004-07:00Yvette, I can usually take science fiction more ea...Yvette, I can usually take science fiction more easily than fantasy, but it all depends on the author. And I like it when there are elements of both. I decided to try Pratchett's Discworld books because I had heard interesting things about them. But don't know how many I will want to read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-2928037703218583852016-10-25T08:31:27.475-07:002016-10-25T08:31:27.475-07:00I've been meaning to give him a try for years ...I've been meaning to give him a try for years and have Color of Magic but I'll refer to the link you provided to see what actually interests me and go from there. Thanks Tracy! --Keishon Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-32870172870473060142016-10-25T07:23:35.232-07:002016-10-25T07:23:35.232-07:00Tracy, I'd like to join you reading the DEATH ...Tracy, I'd like to join you reading the DEATH series.<br />Do I have to read The Color of Magic first...? What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-21681865539493610982016-10-25T07:14:35.845-07:002016-10-25T07:14:35.845-07:00I know NOTHING about Pratchett's Discoworld! T...I know NOTHING about Pratchett's Discoworld! This would be a major challenge for me to read these....but I may try!<br />I agree, description of a world balanced on top of 4 elephants did not really appeal. But his books are loved by so many and are best sellers. What have I got to lose? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43463410147951259752016-10-24T18:47:57.402-07:002016-10-24T18:47:57.402-07:00Oh Tracy, these sound SO not for me. But I still r...Oh Tracy, these sound SO not for me. But I still read your review with interest because I've heard of this author and these books forever. I usually have trouble with fantasy and/or science fiction unless for whatever reason I'm in a mood. Though admittedly, I seem to have read a few SF books this year. So, go figure. I must be in a mood. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-45876751430567987742016-10-23T14:33:02.248-07:002016-10-23T14:33:02.248-07:00Moira, I can't remember if my son suggested I ...Moira, I can't remember if my son suggested I try the Discworld books first or if someone else did, but he does have a few of the books, although the ones I am planning to read next are my own copies. I got a couple more at the book sale this year, and am happy with those. Not so easy to find decent copies via online buying. Also he has loaned me Good Omens which Pratchett wrote with Neil Gaiman.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-10365673147088910192016-10-23T05:26:22.909-07:002016-10-23T05:26:22.909-07:00I love Terry Pratchett: my teenage son introduced ...I love Terry Pratchett: my teenage son introduced me to him, and I started reading as a duty, thinking I should try to share my son's interests. But I was confounded by how good they are! I still have many to read, including this one. Never tried to read them in order - as you point out, everyone has such different views about that, you might as well do what you want.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-28317662800775154842016-10-22T13:39:08.786-07:002016-10-22T13:39:08.786-07:00Richard, I knew very little about the Discworld bo...Richard, I knew very little about the Discworld books up until a few years ago, and even at that point the description of a world balanced on top of 4 elephants did not really appeal. Which is why I put off reading any of the books so long. But the Sam Vimes books were recommended by so many people I thought I must give them a try.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55574387803075804492016-10-22T13:35:58.769-07:002016-10-22T13:35:58.769-07:00Thanks, Mathew. I don't read much fantasy, but...Thanks, Mathew. I don't read much fantasy, but I do like fantasy or science fiction blended with mystery quite a bit, and some of the Discworld books are that sort of thing. That is part of what interested me about trying the series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-36879330565285762282016-10-22T13:33:46.582-07:002016-10-22T13:33:46.582-07:00Howard, If I get a chance I will check into those ...Howard, If I get a chance I will check into those books. The premise sounds interesting.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56662903831590865872016-10-22T10:56:30.750-07:002016-10-22T10:56:30.750-07:00Somehow, I never got around to the Discworld books...Somehow, I never got around to the Discworld books, so I'd be completely confused. In fact even your introductory sentences here confused me. I'm sure if I <i>stuck to it</i> long enough, I'd begin to begin the get the picture, but I don't seem to have a lot of sticktoittiviness these days. The cover is cool, though.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34814665603188386802016-10-22T09:34:30.436-07:002016-10-22T09:34:30.436-07:00I'd not thought to find a fantasy among your r...I'd not thought to find a fantasy among your reviews, Tracy. Clearly you've dared to go where this man most likely never will--despite enjoying your review, as always. Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75866355417079652052016-10-21T14:43:15.378-07:002016-10-21T14:43:15.378-07:00I am only acquainted with Pratchett through the Lo...I am only acquainted with Pratchett through the Long Earth series co-written with Stephen Baxter. It's SF, not fantasy, but I really liked it.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265121591041114100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-20192439169949326582016-10-21T12:52:27.144-07:002016-10-21T12:52:27.144-07:00Prashant, I was lucky to find two Terry Pratchett ...Prashant, I was lucky to find two Terry Pratchett books, one that I really wanted, at the book sale last month. Not that many of his books show up at the book sale.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51772486733876873572016-10-21T12:51:17.768-07:002016-10-21T12:51:17.768-07:00I am hoping I like the two "series" I am...I am hoping I like the two "series" I am going to try, Sergio. This book was fun.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-32347361547717115612016-10-21T12:49:27.821-07:002016-10-21T12:49:27.821-07:00I did enjoy this book, Margot, and it will be inte...I did enjoy this book, Margot, and it will be interesting to see how I like the others.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14444752510077041632016-10-21T11:45:19.539-07:002016-10-21T11:45:19.539-07:00Tracy, it wasn't long ago I walked past a box ...Tracy, it wasn't long ago I walked past a box full of Terry Pratchett's novels. Actually, I was in two minds whether to buy his books, especially since I didn't know where to begin. Now your review is encouraging me to sample at least one of his fantasy novels to start with.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53597465747085072452016-10-21T03:26:49.454-07:002016-10-21T03:26:49.454-07:00I remember liking this a lot of have only ever rea...I remember liking this a lot of have only ever read a couple of Pratchett books, not entirely sure why actually - must try again! Thanks Tracy!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75057353775631085242016-10-20T08:02:12.229-07:002016-10-20T08:02:12.229-07:00That's the thing about fantasy series, isn'...That's the thing about fantasy series, isn't it, Tracy? It's always best to read the first book, as the author sets up the alternate world, etc.. I'm pleased you enjoyed this one, even if there were things you weren't clear on at first. I hope you'll enjoy the others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com