“Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try”
Yoda
This one is about a promise kept – more or less – and it’s going to be a short one – more a cry for help than a review.
I noticed over a month ago that The Bookworm Drinketh, one of my favorite bloggers, was recruiting people for some kind of DiscWorld read-a-thon. Without really paying any attention to the rules, I offered to jump in. Don’t ask me how I made it this far without reading ANY Terry Pratchett. Most likely, I just missed the chance to begin the books when he started writing and by the time I came to realize that a LOT of people like these stories a whole LOT, too many books had been written and I just didn’t know where or how to start. All I can say is…better late than never and thanks to Bookworm for finally getting me there.
I’ve seen several bloggers comment that this is not one of the better DiscWorld books and that it can probably be skipped but I’m glad I started at the beginning. I enjoyed all the silliness in this one, which leaves me hopeful with respect to future volumes – any book that can skewer Lovecraft, Conan, Fahfrd and the Grey Mouser, Lord of the Rings and the insurance industry in one short volume is worth my time. I’ve already purchased “The Light Fantastic” and I’ll be getting ’round to it shortly.
My one request – and it’s to Bookworm – hoping you’ll see this post: other than actually reading the books, can you remind me what I actually promised to do? I’m pretty sure I was supposed to submit comments but I’m not sure where or how. I also think I’m late in finishing but hope I merit a bit of flexibility based on good intentions.
Either way – this was good fun and I’m grateful to have found a whole new series that I can explore and enjoy over time. That’s a precious gift.
Awwwww…. I’M SO GLAD YOU LIKED IT!! Sorry it took me so long to find this post. Between my “semi hiatus” and the fact that I apparently misunderstood your comment… Lol! Well, as you said “better late than never!!”
The only promise you made was to read the books. There is a list of the other bloggers who participated that you can add to your review so other people who read yours can read there’s as well to see the different thoughts on it. It’s also there so you can go read them and see what others thought… Almost like an online book club!! 💖💖
Don’t feel bad about being late… I have yet to put up my post for “The Light Fantastic” myself… It’s been a bit of a crazy time. 😔 I’m hoping things have calmed down enough now for me to get back into the swing of things!!
Equal Rites is the book of this month and posts will be going up on September 24th! 💖💖
Thank you – I feel better – and I’ll definitely get ‘round to – “The Light Fantastic”. Glad to have you back. Brian
I’ve seen A LOT of praise for Pratchett, and have ALWAYS wanted to dive into the Discworld books, and her readathon thing was something I really wanted to join but I had a feeling time would not permit me to fit that book into my schedule. I can’t wait to dive into The Colour of Magic though. Really look forward to it, and I hope your experience with the next books will be even better than this one!