The book is a comedy about the birth of the son of satan and the coming of the end times. Starting from the title which is a play on equal rights, to the characters to societys expectations, sir terry pratchett has captured the realworld issues of gender discrimination in his magical world of discworld. Obviously, a subjective answer, but for my taste not many perhaps not any. This pick is more of a series than a single book, but you need to start the series somewhere, and if you dont like the long earth, theres a good chance you wont like the rest of the series, so well focus on the first book only the long earth is actually coauthored with awardwinning science fiction author stephen baxter and is pratchett s first foray into science fiction since. Wondering if anyone has recomendations of other authors like jasper fforde. This is a transcription from theauthorhour radio show. In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. My honest advice to anyone would be dont read any pratchett books.
I second terry pratchett the reason he was not on my last list was. He died after a chest infection, as well as complications from the alzheimers. Not just thought, ooh this looks good, i know how it goes. Pratchett has collaborated with other authors before, working with neil gaiman on good omens, and was keen to team up with a science fiction writer to develop the long earth series. Author of 105 books including the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. As the title says, i am looking for other authors similar to these guys. During covid19 its so great to see people can still be. His young adult novel, the amazing maurice and his educated rodents, won the carnegie medal, and wheres my cow. What are some authors you would recommend to fans of terry. I love his humor, but ive read almost everything hes written. Like the science covered in the book, neil shubins some assembly required is fascinating. I once read a funny quote from terry pratchett about authors maybe fantasy authors specifically. Authors similar to terry pratchett, tom robbins, christopher moore. Or you can choose one of the subheadings above to discover other.
The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors neil gaiman and terry pratchett, now an original series starring michael sheen and david tennant. The pratchett influence shows in her razorsharp wit, in her inability to write anything other than strong, kickass girls and in her intricate worldbuilding. Authors including terry pratchett, ian mcewan and joanna trollope were. I love pratchett, i like some of holts, like jasper fforde a lot but quite literary, and i love christopher moore. That i think is one of the things that makes his books so special. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Terry pratchett enters parallel worlds of science fiction. Accompanied by beechs wiry quentin blakelike illustrations.
The first frances hardinge book i read was a face like glass and the day after i finished it, i ordered every other. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. I have read many of the discworld books many many times. The first frances hardinge book i read was a face like glass and the day after i finished it, i ordered every other book shes ever written. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. Zadie smith and cormac mccarthy have both scored well in a poll to find out which authors writers themselves enjoy reading.
Authors choose their favourite books of decade books. Christopher moore is not actually anything like terry pratchett, but he is as funny as terry pratchett and as well read. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett. The witchs vacuum cleaner and other stories by terry. I also recommend the nightwatch books by sergei lukyanenko suernatural going on in our world there. I wanted a way to introduce him to terry pratchett, one of my most favourite authors.
I especially like pratchetts characters and how the books focus more on them than the story. My guest today is sir terry pratchett, international best selling author of the disc world fantasy. What are other professional book cover blurb writing services other than polgarus studio and is an editing service like typeright okay. The story of our favourite author, told through the objects and artefacts on display at the awardwinning terry pratchett. Mar 02, 2010 zadie smith and cormac mccarthy have both scored well in a poll to find out which authors writers themselves enjoy reading. Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown rather fond of the earth.
Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. Hisworld exhibition, a remarkable tribute to sir terry which opened in september 2017 until january 2018 in salisbury museum. Authors similar to terry pratchett, tom robbins, christopher. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett try these authors. This a lovely book of short stories, more suited to a younger audience, with a great foreword from the author himself, giving younger readers an insight into the life of a budding writer.
I am mainly looking for the light hearted humor quality in these authors. Critic tasha robinson says theres really no wrong place to dive in. Terry pratchett doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. Fraser was cited by terry pratchett as one of five authors whose books he would buy immediately on publication. I will excuse weak stories if they have fantastic characters and dialogue not that any of the discworld books had weak stories. Terry pratchett sadly passed away on march 12th, 2015. Terry prathcett, tom holt and robert rankin are kinda similar in ideas, and. If you like terry pratchett you might like similar authors terry pratchet, douglas adams, philip pullman, john wyndham, terry prachett. My guest today is sir terry pratchett, international best selling author of the disc world fantasy series. Connecticut yankee, or mysterious stranger, in particular. An interview with terry pratchett about his life and writing, and in particular his many discworld novels.
Jun 16, 2010 pratchett has collaborated with other authors before, working with neil gaiman on good omens, and was keen to team up with a science fiction writer to develop the long earth series. For additional questions not asked during the live show, visit theauthorhour matthew. What books would you recommend to discworld lovers. Sir terence david john pratchett obe 28 april 1948 12 march 2015 was an english humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical. And my own novel, split heirs, cowritten with esther m. He lives behind a keyboard in wiltshire and says he doesnt want to get a life, because it feels as though hes trying to lead three already. The spirit of fantasy from the worlds largest community of readers. Authors with similar writing style to terry pratchett. The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors neil gaiman and terry pratchett, soon to be an original series starring michael sheen and david tennant. Sir terry pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling discworld series, the first of which, the colour of magic, was published in 1983.
Rincewind, the legendarily inept wizard, has returned after falling off the edge of the world. Sir terry pratchett was the internationally bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his phenomenally successful discworld series. Terry pratchett is the pseudonym for the novelist sir terence david john prachett who hails from beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch 1990 is a world fantasy award nominated novel written as a collaboration between the english authors terry pratchett and neil gaiman. Sourcery, a hilarious mix of magic, mayhem, and luggage, is the fifth book in terry pratchett s classic fantasy discworld series. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry.
Sourcery, a hilarious mix of magic, mayhem, and luggage, is the fifth book in terry pratchetts classic fantasy discworld series. To write good sf and to write good fantasy, like anything else, you have to have actually studied it. Apr 25, 2019 like all of the discworld books, the tone is satirical and clever. If you read a pratchett book you will be ruined for any other author. Slipstream seems popular at the printz committee, as the list of honor books included terry pratchett s dodger, a novel that blends fictional characters and reallife londoners. His bestknown works are the flashman series the cowardly but lucky harry flashman has many points of similarity with rincewind and the mcauslan series whose gordon highlanders are roundworld nac mac feegle. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england.
And i like that they relate so well to the real world, and they have great female characters. He wrote bbc radios first truly interactive radio drama, collaborated with sir paul. Anyone know of any authors similar to terry pratchett. Philip beardy ardagh is the awardwinning author of the eddie dickens adventures, currently available in over 30 languages. This book did not make me laugh out loud like wee free men, but it was amusing. From his first ever book the carpet people to his apocalyptic collaboration with neil gaiman good omens, theres a host of other worlds and characters to discover and enjoy from the pen of sir terry pratchett. Slipstream seems popular at the printz committee, as the list of honor books included terry pratchetts dodger, a novel that blends fictional characters and reallife londoners. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. Terry pratchett readalikes discworld series, the wee free men, only you can save mankind, good omens pratchett is a fantasy and humor writer best known for his series set in a world very much like earth, called the discworld. I would probably recommend great authors like douglas adams and neil gaiman. There are attempts by the angel aziraphale and the. The earlier two are more pratchettlike, but still, it seems a shame to start a celebration of the discworld by focusing on them. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed.
Books, series or authors similar to terry pratchett s discworld books, please. For the most part, i see no hate and everyone just truly wants to talk about their favorite books. In an attempt to cheer myself up and make myself feel a little better since my literary hero sir terry pratchett passed away, i thought id list a few authors whose work terry has influenced, or who simply remind me of him in their work frances hardinge. Neil gaiman and terry pratchetts hilarious, irreverent take on the end. Pratchett battled alzheimers disease for years after announcing it online in 2007. Find authors like terry pratchett from the worlds largest community of readers. Somehow, terry pratchett makes all the nonsense work. I especially like pratchett s characters and how the books focus more on them than the story. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Neverwhere is my favourite of his but lots of people like american gods. First published in 1990, neil gaiman and terry pratchetts brilliantly dark and screamingly funny take on humankinds final judgment is back and just in time in a new hardcover edition which includes an introduction by the authors, comments by each about the other, and answers to some stillburning questions about their wildly popular.
Which other authors do you think a hardcore terry pratchett fan would enjoy. You really have to adjust your expectations when reading other authors and enjoy their books for what they are which is something different. Mar 16, 2015 terry pratchett wrote so many books that it can be hard to know where to begin, especially with the lengthy discworld series. Ankh mopork is much the same a city impossible to describe here. Gently novel, but you can easily pick it up without any other context. Terry pratchett was an english author who is best known for his discworld comic fantasy series. Goodreads members who like terry pratchett also like. In all, he was the author of fifty bestselling books. Terry pratchett wrote so many books that it can be hard to know where to begin, especially with the lengthy discworld series. The earlier two are more pratchett like, but still, it seems a shame to start a celebration of the discworld by focusing on them. Lots of literary inventiveness in the plotting and chunks of very good writing and. The books can be read in any order but for ease we have created two downloadable lists for you that will help you to fully explore the stories and characters of discworld. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch follow author born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a secondhand typewriter. I liked how gender issues are portrayed in this book.
If you like terry pratchett, you should read nat wassell february 10, 2016 in this new series, i will be exploring some of the authors i love, and stuff i have loved by other people that. Sadly, terry pratchett passed away on march 12th, 2015, but he leaves behind a great back catalogue of books, and a legacy that was live for a long, long time to come. Books, series or authors similar to terry pratchetts. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. Apr 26, 2019 obviously, a subjective answer, but for my taste not many perhaps not any. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Try neil gaiman who collaborated with terry pratchett on good omens which is a good read in itself. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. Terry pratchett and other fantasy authors score at this. Authors choose their favourite books of decade books the. He was born in the year 1948 april 28 to david and eileen pratchett.
I love terry pratchett, and have read every single book the man has written. Most authors look very serious and conservative, so i crack jokes and wear a funny hat instead. Terry pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. However i agree with the above comment that there is nothing else really on terry pratchett s level. Three authors that remind me of terry pratchett readings. The books are still good even if like me you miss most of the references. The closest writer at that level i have ever been able to think of is mark twain. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels.
Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. And lately a lot of other subs are being super hateful and theres not a lot of genuine stuff on them. Like all of the discworld books, the tone is satirical and clever. They arent exactly like pterry, but they are pretty fun. Terry pratchett will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature guardian the discworld is very much like our own if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is. Enjoy the magic of the silver screen with this exclusive extract from moving pictures by sir terry pratchett. Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was appointed officer of the order of the british empire obe in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in 2009. Humor is the key element of pratchetts books, along with his cinematic pacing and. Terry pratchett quote about what authors look like. Terry pratchett and other fantasy authors score at this year. Mar 25, 2015 the first frances hardinge book i read was a face like glass and the day after i finished it, i ordered every other book shes ever written. The first frances hardinge book i read was a face like glass and the day after i finished it, i ordered every other book shes ever.
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