In which order should you read Discworld?
The Discworld Novels (in chronological order by publication date):
- The Colour of Magic.
- The Light Fantastic.
- Equal Rites.
- Mort.
- Sourcery.
- Wyrd Sisters.
- Pyramids.
- Guards! Guards!
Can you read Discworld books in any order?
You can read the books in the order you want, because it’s an anthology. But, even if the Discworld is made of stand-alone novels, there are recurring protagonists.
Does reading order matter for Discworld?
In total, there are 41 Discworld novels published over 32 years. 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.
What order should I read Discworld Reddit?
You don’t really need to read the series before going on to the Tiffany Aching ones, but I would recommend doing the Aching ones in order – the growth of the main character in that arc is very important. Ancient Civilisations – not really a continuity at all, read in any order.
Which is the best Terry Pratchett book to start with?
The Carpet People is the perfect read to get anyone acquainted with Pratchett’s truly unique style of storytelling – it’s his very first book after all! This epic fantasy follows a tribe called The Munrungs, across their world known as the Carpet.
Can I read hogfather first?
Søren Christensen It’s only the first two of the Discworld novels that is tied together. This is the fourth of the Death novels (Mort, Reaper Man, Soul Music, Hogfather) but you could read them in any order. You can read this book on it’s own and you don’t have to read the previous books to understand it.
Can I read Mort first?
As you can see Mort is a separate series from the Rincewind novels (i.e. The Colour of Magic, The Light Fantastic, etc). Chip I highly recommend starting with this one. I started with The Color of Magic and it took 6 years for a friend to convince me to try again with this one.
What age group is Discworld for?
It works perfectly – until their little con game is sussed. Ages 8+.
Which Terry Pratchett book should I start with?
Terry Pratchett The Carpet People is the perfect read to get anyone acquainted with Pratchett’s truly unique style of storytelling – it’s his very first book after all! This epic fantasy follows a tribe called The Munrungs, across their world known as the Carpet.
Is death in every Discworld book?
Death has appeared in every Discworld novel, with the exception of The Wee Free Men and Snuff, and had a possible cameo at the end of Johnny and the Dead (the character was not identified, but spoke in unquoted small caps as Death does in the rest of the series).
Should I read equal rites before Wyrd Sisters?
*** You definitely don’t need to read Equal Rites to understand Wyrd Sisters. Wyrd Sisters is a Shakespeare parody (mostly Macbeth, Hamlet, and King Lear), that puts the witches at the center of the action. The king of Lancre is murdered by the duke; the witches try to restore the true heir to the throne.
What is Terry Pratchett’s most popular book?
Author C.K. McDonnell picks his top five Terry Pratchett books
- Going Postal. This is not just on the list as it so happens to be the book I am re-reading right now and how dare you suggest otherwise!
- Men At Arms.
- Night Watch.
- Soul Music.
- The Truth.