What was the first Discworld novel?
What was the first Discworld novel?
The Colour of Magic
We believe in the free flow of information Terry Pratchett once told me that he didn’t actually recommend beginning your relationship with the Discworld through his first novel in the series, The Colour of Magic (1983).
What book should you start with in Discworld?
Mort and Guards, Guards! are the two most commonly suggested starting places, with Small Gods probably a decent third choice.
Should Discworld books be read in order?
The Discworld Series consists of several “sub series”. The books aren’t labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be read and enjoyed without reading them in order (phew!). But to get the most pleasure out of them, reading the books in their proper order is best.
What time period is Discworld?
The majority of the Discworld novels are set in the 20th century AM, the Century of the Fruitbat, with the later ones entering the 21st, the Century of the Anchovy.
Where should I start with Terry Pratchett books?
Discworld
Here’s where I suggest starting with Discworld….Suggested Discworld reading order
- The Colour of Magic.
- The Light Fantastic.
- Sourcery.
- Eric.
- Interesting Times.
- The Last Continent.
- The Last Hero.
Can I start Discworld with Mort?
Discworld isn’t like that. Mort is a fine starting point. I believe I started much later in the series (whatever was available from the library at the moment) and read others out of order before reading Mort.
What age group is Discworld for?
It works perfectly – until their little con game is sussed. Ages 8+.
How many Discworld books are there?
41 Discworld novels
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.
Do Discworld books have chapters?
Very few of the Discworld novels have chapter divisions. Instead they feature interweaving storylines. Pratchett was quoted as saying that he “just never got into the habit of chapters”, later adding that “I have to shove them in the putative YA books because my editor screams until I do”.
Is a Tuin male or female?
Great A’Tuin Great A’Tuin’s sex is unknown to the inhabitants of Discworld (though in The Colour of Magic Pratchett describes the turtle as male), but the subject of much speculation by some of the Disc’s finest scientific minds.
What is the first book in the Discworld series?
For other uses, see The Colour of Magic (disambiguation). The Colour of Magic is a 1983 comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett , and is the first book of the Discworld series.
What is the plot of the ‘Discworld’ books?
Discworld is one of the most remarkable fantasy series ever created, but since it’s so big many often look for a better Discworld reading order. Each book takes place on the flat Discworld, on the back of a turtle. This turtle floats along in space, and its inhabitants work to make their worlds better or live their lives .
How many Discworld novels are there?
There are also 41 novels in the series. That’s a lot of Discworld to visit and revisit, and every Discworld book I’ve read has been a self-contained story.
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