Reaper Man (by Terry Pratchett)

I am enjoying re-reading the Discworld books in order, interspersed with others of my favourite books and some new ones. Ive just finished reading Reaper Man, 11th in Terry Pratchetts brilliant and lengthy series. I recalled liking it very much the first time I read it. I had not remembered that I was less impressed last time I read it, which was in 2005.

Since I hadnt read the book for nearly fifteen years, I didnt remember much about it, other than the overall theme. Death, an important...