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Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett has been writing fantasy fiction since his first book, The Carpet People, was published when he was 17. His Discworld novels continue to make the bestseller lists, a new one coming out approximately every six months. He describes his work as "the antidote to fantasy". They offer a comical take on both the conventions of the fantasy genre, and on our own world.

Book Reviews

Making Money (2007)
Moist von Lipwig takes on the Royal Mint in this Discworld novel.
5 star rating

Wintersmith (2006)
Tiffany Aching put a foot wrong, and now the winter is in love with her in this Discworld novel.
5 star rating

Thud! (2005)
In this Discworld novel the Watch have to contend with species divisions in the city as well as within their ranks.
5 star rating

A Hat Full of Sky (2004)
Tiffany Aching returns to earn her place amongst the witches.
4 star rating

Going Postal (2004)
Moist von Lipwig delivers the Discworld post.
5 star rating

Monstrous Regiment (2003)
Terry Pratchett goes all military in this satire on women in the army.
4 star rating

The Wee Free Men (2003)
Rowdy pictsies and young Tiffany Aching confront the Queen of the Fairies.
3 star rating

The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents (2001)
Terry Pratchett puts a very different spin on the Pied Piper tale in this Discworld novel.
5 star rating



Similar Works

If you like the work of Terry Pratchett, you might also enjoy the following:

Hogfather by Vadim Jean

Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams

Of Quills and Kings by Joel Reeves

The Colour of Magic by Vadim Jean



Terry Pratchett's major characters

Death

He carries a scythe, rides a white horse called Binky, and talks in ALL CAPITALS. Death is one of Pratchett's most amusing characters, not least because of his attitude to his job.

Granny Weatherwax

There are a lot of witches in the Discworld novels, but Granny Weatherwax is the witch. Older, wiser and more formidable than all the others, she doesn't hold with too much showiness.

Rincewind

Rincewind is a cowardly and inept wizard who always seems to be running from trouble. He's often found with The Luggage, a sort of sentient traveller's case which has adopted him.

Ankh-Morpork

Not a person, but the city of Ankh-Morpork is a character in it's own right. It's dangerous and crowded, filled with people of all races who are often to be found fighting each other. Oozing through it is the river Ankh, as thick as treacle but almost certainly fatal to drink.