New Love
I've fallen in love... with Terry Pratchett. I'd heard good things about him, but only recently started reading his work. How I'd love to be so prolific, clever and talented. I picked up "The Wee Free Men" from a book store a while back just because this line on the inside cover got me: "The toad looked a bit shifty."
It's allegedly a children's book, but it's a children's book in the same way Harry Potter is: it appeals to all ages. I went last night to get the next two in the series - one is still only available in hardback, but that didn't deter me.
If you're a J.K. Rowling, Douglas Adams, or A. Lee Martinez fan, and haven't as yet discovered the wonder of Terry Pratchett, I highly recommend his books. I can't believe it took me so long to find him.
I've read, "Good Omens," by Gaiman and Pratchett. It's hysterical. I've yet to read one of his solo works, though. I'll have to add him to my queue.
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved the opening of Good Omens! I think it has the best of Gaiman and Pratchett put together.
ReplyDeleteI need to read some of Pratchett's solo stuff!
I am so glad you recommended this novel Avery. It is one of my favorite books. Screamingly funny. It was a novel that as I read it, I kept saying: "I wish I had written this...why didn't I write this?"
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Another writer I would drive you toward is Christopher Moore, author of "Lamb, The Gospel According to Biff, Jesus' Boyhood Pal". This novel had me laughing out loud. Seriously.
By the way, I am reading the first Anita Blake novel. I am impressed. The writing is effective, the characters well drawn, the dialogue on target, believable, sharp.
I am so glad I began exploring this genre, urban horror..or fantasy..or romance..whatever. I've been reading some great stuff and discovering some new writers who I've come to appreciate.
Thanks for the recommendation, which led also to other recommendations, Kate.
ReplyDeleteGood Monday to ya'!
Oh, now I'm going to have to find Good Omens and Lamb. I read both of the books I bought over the weekend - they are so funny.
ReplyDeleteStewart, I loved the first few Anita Blake books, but she lost me as a fan with the later ones. It'll be interesting to see your take on them if you keep reading them. I got the second book of the Jennifer Armintrout series not long ago, and I liked it too. You might like those. The first one was called "The Turning."
I've heard people raving about Terry Pratchett before. I picked up one book, but didn't care for it. I'll try The Wee Free men. Love the title.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed those three, Edie. I haven't read any of his others yet, though I did pick up two at the library last night. We'll see. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a never^ending path you've found upon finding Pratchett. Check his ever-increasing discography...
ReplyDeleteKate, I can't believe you haven't discovered him either! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Pratchett. I haven't read the Wee Free Men, but I've read almost every book in the Discworld series. My favourties are Men At Arms and Pyramids, but all of them are excellent.
I know what you mean, Danny - I can't believe how many he's written.
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to look for those, too, Michelle. I highly recommend the Wee Free Men series - it has some of the characters from Discworld. I was laughing so much that it drove my daughter crazy. :)
Terry Pratchet does that to you. One of my favourite characters of his is Death. He's just so . . . likeable. And his horse is called Binky.
ReplyDeleteIf you discovered all the good books at once, what would be left? You gotta stagger the goodness.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Jay. Thanks for stopping by. I checked out your blogs - so many good things going on I didn't know where to start. :)
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