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By *ickshawed OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
I've been seeing Terry Pratchett quotes all over the forum today.
He's my favourite author.
Just wondered if anyone wants to share their love of him and his works.
First book of his you read?
Favourite Discworld book or character?
Which of his other books are you fond of?
Did you ever meet him or attend a Discworld Convention?
Or maybe share your favourite quote?
My first introduction to him was the Bromeliad Trilogy when I was maybe 7 or so. Brilliant books. First Discworld book was Mort. Still have a soft spot for it, but his best was Nightwatch and Sam Vimes his best character.
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In reading truckers with my eldest son at the moment. I love Pratchett my favourite quote is from the first book I was gifted as a teenager Equal rites
"They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance."
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I'm rereading the whole series at the moment. I'm on Moving Pictures.
When I was younger I liked Carrot but as I get older I identify more and more with Vimes, Granny Wetherwax and Cohen the Barbarian
I couldn't pick a single quote but I've used "why bother with a cunning plan when a simple one will do" quite a few times in business presentations. |
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By *smCouple
over a year ago
Liskeard |
Love terry Pratchett. Nice to see some fellow Kevins in the wild.
Love all of the books but especially love any of the witches ones. Love to see myself as a mix between mistress weatherwax and nanny Ogg .
Favourite quote
Nanny org always looked under her bed in case there was a man there. Well, you never know your luck.
Absolutely love the way that man could craft a pun that suddenly hits you even sometimes this on your fifth reading of the book.
I remember literally slapping my forehead when I figured out the.
Casanunda pun ???? |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Love terry Pratchett. Nice to see some fellow Kevins in the wild.
Love all of the books but especially love any of the witches ones. Love to see myself as a mix between mistress weatherwax and nanny Ogg .
Favourite quote
Nanny org always looked under her bed in case there was a man there. Well, you never know your luck.
Absolutely love the way that man could craft a pun that suddenly hits you even sometimes this on your fifth reading of the book.
I remember literally slapping my forehead when I figured out the.
Casanunda pun ????"
I always think of Nanny Ogg when Granny Crumpet posts.
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By *ickshawed OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
"I once saw a hideously funny quote in one of the disc world books about the theory of Bed but can I hell remember what it was!
Can you enlighten me ? "
I'm afraid I'm stumped. Can't think of a bed theory or quote at all  |
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"I once saw a hideously funny quote in one of the disc world books about the theory of Bed but can I hell remember what it was!
Can you enlighten me ?
I'm afraid I'm stumped. Can't think of a bed theory or quote at all "
There is a theory on boots can't think of a bed one |
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Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her "
Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe |
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over a year ago
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"Love terry Pratchett. Nice to see some fellow Kevins in the wild.
Love all of the books but especially love any of the witches ones. Love to see myself as a mix between mistress weatherwax and nanny Ogg .
Favourite quote
Nanny org always looked under her bed in case there was a man there. Well, you never know your luck.
Absolutely love the way that man could craft a pun that suddenly hits you even sometimes this on your fifth reading of the book.
I remember literally slapping my forehead when I figured out the.
Casanunda pun ????
I always think of Nanny Ogg when Granny Crumpet posts.
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You know what? So do I! |
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By *ickshawed OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
"I think I missed the boat with Terry Pratchett. I should have got into him much earlier.
Instead I was into Terry Brooks and also Anne McCaffrey."
There's still time. It's not just great stories. It's so clever and funny. The characters feel so real as well and grow with the books.
You could always try some of the one off books if you don't fancy diving into The Discworld. I really like Nation even though it's more aimed at children. |
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"I think I missed the boat with Terry Pratchett. I should have got into him much earlier.
Instead I was into Terry Brooks and also Anne McCaffrey.
There's still time. It's not just great stories. It's so clever and funny. The characters feel so real as well and grow with the books.
You could always try some of the one off books if you don't fancy diving into The Discworld. I really like Nation even though it's more aimed at children."
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Thanks. I'll look into that.  |
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"I liked the long earth series, awesome imagination. "
I'd forgotten about that. The first one really caught my imagination but I thought they weren't quite as good as the series went on. I enjoyed them all just not to the same extent |
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over a year ago
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Started with Pyramids.
I think that, as they went along, the Discworld novels kept their original humour but the level of understanding of human nature and morality grew. My favourite are perhaps the Moist Von Lipwig books though Thud and The Monstrous Regiment are very thought provoking. Character I'd most like to be? Sir Samuel Vimes.
Another book that really deserves a mention is Nation - a kids story with a lot for adults to learn.
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By *ickshawed OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
I liked the first Long Earth book, the rest seemed a bit messy and confused.
Anyone else looking forward to channel 4's Christmas special of his book The Abominable Snow Baby? It's one I'd not even heard of until I saw they were making it into a cartoon. They seem to have good form with classic children's books so it should be worth watching  |
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Absolutely my favourite Author. Intelligent humour that you have to think about - but not so much that it spoils the fun. He had the gift of being very, very funny without trying to be too clever. I loved all the Discworld novels but particularly the Witches ones.
I also enjoyed his non Discworld books.
I was very, very sad when he died.
I used to have pretty much all of his books but was gutted on moving to realise that they’d got lost somewhere along the way. As soon as I can afford it I’ll be getting them all again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We both love Terry Pratchett. Can't remember which were the first ones either of us read though. The Wee Free Men are great fun.
Does anyone remember the Disworld computer game? "
There were 3 games, Discworld which was based on Guards, Guards, Discworld 2 based on Moving Pictures and Discworld Noir - my favourite - which was a loving send-up of Raymond Chandler, Dasheil Hammett et Al
The Watch books were my favourites, especially the later ones (Thud, Snuff)
He lived very close to my parents
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I read Making money ages ago, then on a recommendation bought the Gods and Death collections, have really enjoyed them.
One line that often comes back to me is "No crowns, only the harvest" from Reaper Man. |
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over a year ago
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Got all his books, including a couple of signed copies, one of the plays, the Ankh-Morpork map, and 2 of the Ankh-Morpork role play board games.
Started with Colour of Magic, fave character is still Death. |
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"Love terry Pratchett. Nice to see some fellow Kevins in the wild.
Love all of the books but especially love any of the witches ones. Love to see myself as a mix between mistress weatherwax and nanny Ogg .
Favourite quote
Nanny org always looked under her bed in case there was a man there. Well, you never know your luck.
Absolutely love the way that man could craft a pun that suddenly hits you even sometimes this on your fifth reading of the book.
I remember literally slapping my forehead when I figured out the.
Casanunda pun ????
I always think of Nanny Ogg when Granny Crumpet posts.
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Granny Crumpet _is_ Nanny Ogg!! |
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"Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her "
Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe"
I have The Shepherd's Crown on the bookshelf but cannot bring myself to read it. Somehow I kind of feel that until I open the first page, Terry is still around somewhere and has not yet finalised the last words. A bit like Schrodinger's cat I suppose, it isn't _actually_ dead until you open the box and take a look  |
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By *lynJMan
over a year ago
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TP is brilliant.
My favourite book is "Guards, Guards" - I can't remember the first book I read, might have been "The Carpet People".
If you've not seen it, the L Space web (lspace.org) is a great reference site. |
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"So it's agreed. We're going to start a Discworld themed sex club?
Genius idea. Where do I sign up? "
I'm about the ideas, not the execution. For that we need a Moist Von Lipwig
I've got a name though. The Wizards Staff. You know, because it's got a knob on the end |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her "
Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe
I have The Shepherd's Crown on the bookshelf but cannot bring myself to read it. Somehow I kind of feel that until I open the first page, Terry is still around somewhere and has not yet finalised the last words. A bit like Schrodinger's cat I suppose, it isn't _actually_ dead until you open the box and take a look "
Oh I am exactly the same! I just can't bring myself to read that book! It's not over till I've read it and I honestly don't know if I'll ever be able to! |
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By *ino70Man
over a year ago
Telford |
"Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her "
Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe
I have The Shepherd's Crown on the bookshelf but cannot bring myself to read it. Somehow I kind of feel that until I open the first page, Terry is still around somewhere and has not yet finalised the last words. A bit like Schrodinger's cat I suppose, it isn't _actually_ dead until you open the box and take a look
Oh I am exactly the same! I just can't bring myself to read that book! It's not over till I've read it and I honestly don't know if I'll ever be able to!"
I am the same also, but I know soon I shall read it as would be a travesty of his work not to and remember as said by the Clacks men ...
Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken? |
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By *ickshawed OP Couple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
I have read The Shepherds Crown and am glad I did. It was hard to start, knowing it was the last one, but it does add a level of completeness to various characters stories.
There's so many books that I always feel I can open one I've not read in a few years and get something new out of it.
And after he died they had the quote 'a man's not dead while his name is still spoken' on cards in Waterstones window. I welled up |
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We met him at a Discworld jamboree in Wincanton, Somerset.
It was after the publication of Going Postal - he autographed our copy - joined us for our evening meal (we were part of the entertainment) and decided Dave's character would be in the next book. (He is, for about a page & half - a security guard who left his job at the pet shop, because the kittens were too scary) |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
One of, alongside Stephen King, my most favourite writers. I think the first book that I read was Mort, but not when it was first published (just checked and it was 1987!) but maybe towards the early 1990's. He had me hooked, and when I'm hooked like that, my appetite is voracious so I read all the previous books and then eagerly awaited each new book.
The last one that I read was Raising Steam, I hadn't realised that there was another until just now so I'll buy that as soon as I've finished my current book and then finish the series. I was absolutely gutted when he passed away, even though we all knew it was coming. Such a wonderful writer, his humour was first rate, as so many people have already alluded to. A great, great man and a desperate loss. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've been seeing Terry Pratchett quotes all over the forum today.
He's my favourite author.
Just wondered if anyone wants to share their love of him and his works.
First book of his you read?
Favourite Discworld book or character?
Which of his other books are you fond of?
Did you ever meet him or attend a Discworld Convention?
Or maybe share your favourite quote?
My first introduction to him was the Bromeliad Trilogy when I was maybe 7 or so. Brilliant books. First Discworld book was Mort. Still have a soft spot for it, but his best was Nightwatch and Sam Vimes his best character.
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I loved the Nightwatch Sam Vimes and Carrot were my favourites |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We met him at a Discworld jamboree in Wincanton, Somerset.
It was after the publication of Going Postal - he autographed our copy - joined us for our evening meal (we were part of the entertainment) and decided Dave's character would be in the next book. (He is, for about a page & half - a security guard who left his job at the pet shop, because the kittens were too scary)"
That is awesome |
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Nanny Ogg is my favourite character by miles, naughty ole bugger!
"Pull up a chair and call the cat a b*****d!"
Honourable mentions to the Librarian, Nobby Nobbs, Vimes, Cohen the Barbarian, Granny Weatherwax and Mustrum Ridcully.
..and the Luggage!
I've read the whole lot of the Discworld series over the years, probably my favourite series. The amount of research into traditional folklore Pratchett done over the years for Discworld is unreal. |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
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I adore all the books, love the watch but Mort was my first and has to be my favourite for that reason.
When I was a working girl (in the past)... I used to reference being in the seamstress guild on my working profile/website. I think only one person ever let on they knew where it was from. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type.
I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read.
I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion.
I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better). |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Favourite character is probably Nanny Ogg but favourite book is probably Mort.
I just love Death, the fact he has Binky and loves cats.
Dodger is pretty good too, though not a Discworld |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mrs DS likes him and has all his books.
Not my cup of tea.
I prefer Tolkien for fantasy.
Fantasy?! TP doesn't write fantasy! It's all true I tell you. In a certain multiverse anyway. "
It’s totally fantasy, where the rising ape meets the falling angel… |
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By *lynJMan
over a year ago
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type.
I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read.
I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion.
I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better)."
Isn't "Pyramids" stand alone then? |
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type.
I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read.
I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion.
I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better).
Isn't "Pyramids" stand alone then?"
..and Monsterous Regiment? |
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type.
I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read.
I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion.
I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better).
Isn't "Pyramids" stand alone then?..and Monsterous Regiment? "
I’m terms of characters (EXCEPT DEATH) yes, but Small Gods is also geographically standalone, no other book goes to (or even mentions) Omnia |
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type.
I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read.
I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion.
I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better)."
I remember seeing Terry at the SF Worldcon in Glasgow (2005), going round all the bookstalls and autographing every one of his books on the shelves, I'm told that he also used to regularly do that at any bookshop he visited. Beside the obvious delight it would give readers to pick up a copy and find that "omg! it's one he autographed!", it was also intended to totally destroy any sell-on market for "rare autographed copy". His feeling was that if he did a book signing it was to say hello and thank you to his readers. Not to provide sell-on stock to the sort of person that just sees autographs as merchandise to make big bucks out of.
I hope that you do one day spot a copy of Small Gods, in a charity chop or a jumble sale, and find that it is indeed one of the not-very-rare-at-all signed copies, selling at no premium whatsoever. A copy that maybe was always intended to make its way from Terry's hands to yours. |
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Though I'm not a big fan, back in the mid 80s when I started out as a photographer I worked for the publisher Colin Smythe who published Terry's first 5 novels & then became his agent when his popularity grew.
His house was full of copies of every version of each book in languages from round the globe plus examples of all the figures, models & any other merchandise.
I can remember flicking through a first edition of The Carpet Baggers which Terry had hand coloured in all the printed black & white illustrations, I bet that would be worth a few quid now.
There was also the day I called round to pick up a cheque, Colin had two ready on his desk one for £600 for my photography work, & one for Terry for £600,000 a advance on a book.
Regretfully he didn't mix them up.
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over a year ago
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The Colour of Magic was probably the first book of his that I read loved it
Luggage is my favourite character from that book.
Reaper Man is my favourite book with Death/Bil Doors
Hogfather is a very close second. Susan Death’s granddaughter is a great character so very practical xx |
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My first TP book was Strata, about planet building engineers. One character decides to insert a pair of hobnail boots adjacent to the skeleton of a dinosaur, making the quote "let's see what the archeology experts make of this". |
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By *telksyMan
over a year ago
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Started on colour of magic, by way of introduction from my godfather and went from there.
Fav book has to be Theif of Time as the sweeper is an awesome character.
But all out fav character has to be death, because if anything makes living worthwhile...cats, cats are nice! |
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