Seli Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Fuck. :( Too early. I have read him for most of my life, he brought joy as well as entertainment and intelligent commentary. A rare combination. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I can't remember which of his books I read first. Moving pictures, maybe. ‘Goodbye,’ Mort said, and was surprised to find a lump in his throat. ‘It’s such an unpleasant word, isn’t it?’QUITE SO. Death grinned because, as has so often been remarked, he didn’t have much option. But possibly he meant it, this time. I PREFER AU REVOIR, he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think it was either Jingo or the Last Continent, pretty sure I bought them at the same time. Jingo inspired me to go back and read all the rest of the Night Watch books, among many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 RIP Sir Terry; and so please it sounds like he managed to go with dignity intact. I discovered him when I borrowed my brother's copy of Equal Rights and bought Mort when it was released - which puts me at 1987; aged 11. He would then have been a pretty constant companion throughout my teens, and indeed adult life. Favourite book has to be Nation; which is just a truly great puiece of literature; and easily enjoyable by those who wouldn't otherwise touch a Pratchett book (eg both my parents - who both loved it after I made them read it). "It's not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren't doing it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protar Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Just saw this. Rest in Peace Sir Pratchett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasafras Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sir Terry's death has moved me to my first post on this forum. If it wasn't for my mum giving me a copy of The Light Fantastic at 12 years old, I may never have fallen in love with fantasy literature the way I have.Sir Terry, through Discworld, taught me to embrace fantasy and to never take anything too bloody seriously! his wit and wisdom will be much missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuroishi Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 He was the best. A very bright light has gone out. I will miss his work, as well as the comforting thought that someone as brilliant and funny as that is out there. This is exactly how I'm feeling as well. First book : The Colour of Magic, it was actually the only one available in my language at the time. Favorite : Night Watch I'd say, but it's a close call to many others. A full reread is long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Kilmore Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Some notable Terry Pratchett Quotes: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1654.Terry_Pratchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I actually feel the need to expand; this one still hasn't sunk in properly. I've never really cared about the death of random celebrity before, nor even about personal heroes (Cobain, Joost vd Westhuizen) but...he's been a part of my life since I was 11, I've met him a couple of times at book signings, and shared a table at a charity dinner. This one hurts, and it's really weird; and I kinda don't know what to do with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I actually feel the need to expand; this one still hasn't sunk in properly. I've never really cared about the death of random celebrity before, nor even about personal heroes (Cobain, Joost vd Westhuizen) but...he's been a part of my life since I was 11, I've met him a couple of times at book signings, and shared a table at a charity dinner (I told him he'd used the wrong sport in Nation - but as a lifelong cricket fan, he just wanted his favourite in there). This one hurts, and it's really weird; and I kinda don't know what to do with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CityApache Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'm shocked. That was a literal punch in the guts. No more Vimes, no more Carrot, no more Granny Weatherwax? May he rest in peace. And by the way: GOOD TO SEE YOU AT LAST, FRIEND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turinqui-Calima Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So, what was the first Pratchett book you read? What was your favorite?My first book was "Night Watch"...and it remains my favorite (although "Small Gods" is a close second). I was about 12 years old when I started reading the Discworld novels. I had just finished reading Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and I remember my brother excitedly telling me about Rincewind, Granny Weatherwax, the cover of Eric (with the author's name in big gold letters) etc. and I started the Colour of Magic shortly after. I have been reading them all in order since. My favorite is probably Small Gods, but it has been a while since I reread it. Having read it as young girl who didn't have very girly interests Equal Rites definitely holds a special place in my heart as well. I have fond memories of the PC game with Eric Idle as well. :crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Damn. So very sad. RIP. It was my understanding that he was very ill, so I'm not incredibly surprised by the news, just sad and upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugorfonics Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 :( he was one funny dude. Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Such sad news, he truly was a wonderful writer whose work meets the wants of multiple generations. Deeply saddened by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 RIP... He was one of the greats... He IS one of the greats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Just put the "Night Watch" and "Going Postal" audiobooks back on my iPhone. Time to do some rereading (or re-listening). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Turtle Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I am very sad to heard this. He was a great author and probably a great person too. No author has ever made me laugh so often. A friend lent me one of his books when I was fifteen and then I spent months waiting to borrow next one from my local library. There were usually at least four reservations for all of his books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sci-2 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very sad. Rest in peace, thanks for the great books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie's left hand Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Leaves behind an incredible legacy and made the world a much richer place. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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