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[SPOILERS!] ... thought it was just an OK book, but my daughters laughed their heads off all the way through it and think it's one of his best ones. I guess he...
Jeff
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Jan 1, 2004
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16466
Just joined this group for the hope that someone will understand my ramblings. I can't understand them but I can always hope someone else can... Anyway, did...
King Singh
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Jan 1, 2004
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16467
Monsterous Regiment - I liked it - funny, witty, and has some great gags in it. I liked the ending, although I still think Shufty could have joined them also. ...
yasmin mazur
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Jan 1, 2004
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16468
Yasmin - I don't think Vimes was helping the vampire - I think he was helping the rest of the squad! The Dragon...
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Jan 1, 2004
10:10 pm
16469
... From: "Jeff" ... Hey, wait! I think I actually use that device! Mmmmm...makes great...stuff. Luci...
James And Lucinda
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Jan 1, 2004
11:00 pm
16470
OK, I was not thrilled with Monstrous Regiment either. It was very predictable to me -- but my daughters loved it. I guess it depends how jaded you are...? ...
James And Lucinda
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Jan 1, 2004
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16471
If I was one of those snooty forum types, I'd say READ THE THREADS. But I'm not, so ignore it, and welcome! Just kidding actually, but "Regiment" has been a...
Jeff
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Jan 2, 2004
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16472
... fantasy ... Hi, welcome to the Drum! As for the topic of Pterry's recent books- I've been noting with interest that a lot of the Terry Pratchett online...
Christine
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Jan 2, 2004
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16473
Just now replying to this a week after it was first posted... My favorite footnote would definitely be the troll counting method in Men At Arms that you...
Christine
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Jan 2, 2004
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16474
Christine; There are a lot of variables that affect our opinion of a book. Topping the list of variables are age and experience, but there is also your...
James And Lucinda
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Jan 2, 2004
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16475
I am coming rapidly to the conclusion that the division between people who like/dislike MONSTROUS REGIMENT is very close indeed to the gender line. Of course...
Susan Fox-Davis
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Jan 3, 2004
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16476
I really enjoyed it. Although I do like the more satirical approach. The thing I liked was the reality vs propagana argument. I took it as quite an anti-war...
Roz
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Jan 3, 2004
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16477
Rampant sexism and gender stereotyping! I feel uncomfortable with the comments you're making. I'm being oppressed! Now, with all that out of the way, the...
Jeff
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Jan 3, 2004
4:14 pm
16478
... people who ... line. Of ... particularly ... Funnily enough, at least when talking about Monstrous Regiment, the members of the Drumdo seem to be falling...
Christine
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Jan 3, 2004
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16479
I'm male - at least last time I checked - and I liked it. It's not one of my favorite DW books, but it's far from one of my least favorite either. I'm not a...
Chris Yoder
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Jan 3, 2004
9:25 pm
16480
Cheers! Most fantasy is ripoffs and badly made ones too, but unfortunatly so does a lot of SF. You just need to find the good ones and go with it. Try Margaret...
yasmin mazur
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Jan 4, 2004
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16481
which discworld book cover do you think is the best one? i think moving pictures or hogfather could be the best which one do you think?...
Matt
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Jan 4, 2004
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16482
i have started to read the discworld books again, but this time in order. is it better this way or do i have to read them in a different way? i am up to equal...
Matt
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Jan 4, 2004
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16483
... I find that it is better not to read the books in order they are written be in cronological order (more or less). ie read the Rincewind books in order,...
King Singh
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Jan 5, 2004
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16484
... in ... Just found site which tells you the best order to read the books in a nice illustration http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~gidnsuzi/readord.html It is a bit...
King Singh
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Jan 5, 2004
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16485
... I liked the hardback cover of The Last Hero (Paul Kidby), http://www.ie.lspace.org/ftp-lspace/images/bookcovers/uk/the-last- hero-1.jpg the back of the...
King Singh
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Jan 5, 2004
10:59 am
16486
is it better this way or do i have to read them in a ... Hey Matt- I am currently working my way through the series for the first time. I started out reading...
Natalie
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Jan 5, 2004
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16487
I am obstinate, stubborn, rebellious, pig-headed, and... not going to read the books in anyone else's prescribed order. And I have real trouble believing that...
James And Lucinda
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Jan 6, 2004
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16488
In retrospect, I kind of wish I had read the "series" in the right order, instead of grabbing whatever was available at the library. For example, I read "The...
Jeff
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Jan 6, 2004
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16489
... As Bo Diddley sang, "You can't judge a book by looking at its cover." Considering in how many different "packages" books are published these days...
Jeff
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Jan 6, 2004
2:05 pm
16490
I think it is better to read them in order because you can see how the discworld progresses through the books. Anyway, i have a library in my town that has a...
Matt
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Jan 6, 2004
10:26 pm
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Jeff <raisindot@...> wrote: As Bo Diddley sang, "You can't judge a book by looking at its cover." ...Bo Diddley, and Dr. Frank N. Furter as well! *flies...
Christine
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Jan 6, 2004
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16492
Speaking of covers and artwork, has anyone (professional or fan artists) ever tried to produce a portrait of Corporal "Nobby" Nobbs? I realize the image might...
Jeff
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Jan 7, 2004
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16493
Just for fun, which Ankh Morpork Areas would you most like to visit? You are allowed up to 3 areas. I would choose: Unseen University The Shades Fool's Guild...
Matt
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Jan 7, 2004
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16494
Just for fun, try and name an a -z list of discworld places. Try and complete it or start again with different places. A: Ankh Morpork B: C: D: Dock's at Ankh...
Matt
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