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Winters_Sorrow · 9th June 2005, 10:39 AM

I thought the best story arc was Small Gods.
The philosophers made me laugh, as did the small fisherman trying to sell fish to the generals as they invade Om

not to mention the mad hermit in the desert.
But I pretty much like all of Terry Pratchett's stuff (including the Diggers series & The Carpet People).

Azash · 17th June 2005, 11:48 AM

I prefer the ones were Death is a primary character. The best one being either Mort or Reaper Man, even though the latter gets a bit wierd with the trolleys its still hilarious

Thadlerian · 17th June 2005, 02:43 PM

(spoilers)

I think Men at Arms has the best story, except for the ending, where Angua was practically resurrected. I know about werewolves and silver arrows, but the way TP described her being shot, was meant to have us think this was the end to her.

Other great stories are The Fifth Elephant, Mort and Carpe Jugulum.

Leto · 17th June 2005, 03:13 PM

(spoilers)

Kind of logical it wasn't silver bullets. And for that, TP is is faithful to common definition of monsters.

zorcarepublic · 18th June 2005, 11:38 AM

Because of belief. We all believe that werewolvs can only be killed by silver (IIRC), and TP made it certain we knew the bullets were lead, not silver. Therefore, we should have realised that Angua was not dead...

Although I like it how TP describes trolls as a silicaceous (sp?) species, and that the slight heating effect makes their brains overheat...

The Ace · 13th July 2006, 02:20 PM

Gotta admit, I love the Watch and Sam Vimes as a diplomat ("You told him that if the troops were not withdrawn then he, the ambassador, would be going home in an ambulance"). Don't read them in public, though.

chrispenycate · 13th July 2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ace

Don't read them in public, though.

Why not? I got a whole seat to myself for a 45 minute bus ride by rereading a Pratchett novel; and I wasn't even frothing at the mouth.

Occasionally breaking up in unrestrained laughter for no immediately obvious reason can have a very salutary effect on social interactions.

CarlottaVonUberwald · 13th July 2006, 06:13 PM

i dont get the dont read them in public thing...

The Ace · 14th July 2006, 06:36 PM

Start laughing on a bus full of drunkenDundonians, and you'll carry your ears home in your hat.

bookaholic · 24th July 2006, 11:55 AM

the watch is my fav but the rest are great too. i like the rest the same!

9th June 2005, 10:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
Winters_Sorrow Unreg. Mutant Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 3,211	Re: Best Discworld story arc? I thought the best story arc was Small Gods. The philosophers made me laugh, as did the small fisherman trying to sell fish to the generals as they invade Om not to mention the mad hermit in the desert. But I pretty much like all of Terry Pratchett's stuff (including the Diggers series & The Carpet People).

17th June 2005, 11:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
Azash mushroom lord Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 314	Re: Best Discworld story arc? I prefer the ones were Death is a primary character. The best one being either Mort or Reaper Man, even though the latter gets a bit wierd with the trolleys its still hilarious

17th June 2005, 02:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Thadlerian Riftsound resident Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 989	Re: Best Discworld story arc? (spoilers) I think Men at Arms has the best story, except for the ending, where Angua was practically resurrected. I know about werewolves and silver arrows, but the way TP described her being shot, was meant to have us think this was the end to her. Other great stories are The Fifth Elephant, Mort and Carpe Jugulum.

17th June 2005, 03:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Leto Outside Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,340	Re: Best Discworld story arc? (spoilers) Kind of logical it wasn't silver bullets. And for that, TP is is faithful to common definition of monsters.

18th June 2005, 11:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
zorcarepublic Seeker of wisdom Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 441	Re: Best Discworld story arc? Because of belief. We all believe that werewolvs can only be killed by silver (IIRC), and TP made it certain we knew the bullets were lead, not silver. Therefore, we should have realised that Angua was not dead... Although I like it how TP describes trolls as a silicaceous (sp?) species, and that the slight heating effect makes their brains overheat...

13th July 2006, 02:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
The Ace Scottish Roman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth and Kinross Posts: 3,810	Re: Best Discworld story arc? Gotta admit, I love the Watch and Sam Vimes as a diplomat ("You told him that if the troops were not withdrawn then he, the ambassador, would be going home in an ambulance"). Don't read them in public, though.

13th July 2006, 06:13 PM	#23 (permalink)
CarlottaVonUberwald Just Julie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 252	Re: Best Discworld story arc? i dont get the dont read them in public thing...

14th July 2006, 06:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
The Ace Scottish Roman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth and Kinross Posts: 3,810	Re: Best Discworld story arc? Start laughing on a bus full of drunkenDundonians, and you'll carry your ears home in your hat.

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bookaholic Smile, Harry Rocks! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 60	Re: Best Discworld story arc? the watch is my fav but the rest are great too. i like the rest the same!

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