Questions About Small Gods (Discworld, #13)

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I've never read a Terry Pratchett book before despite the fact that I've been coerced to on multiple occasions. I've now been given a copy of Small Gods - is this a good place to start? Is it a book that will 'stand alone' or will I need to have read something before this?

Kateřina You can definitely read it without any prep. I can't imagine a better place to start, it's the best, stands alone, good introduction to Discworld. It …moreYou can definitely read it without any prep. I can't imagine a better place to start, it's the best, stands alone, good introduction to Discworld. It has all the good elements of Pratchett's work.(less)

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Read it years back...Priceless! Whombody else was enlightened by this tome?

PaulESchilling Enlightened might be a strong word for it, but it is my favorite of his books. The interaction between Vorbis' relentless logic and Burtha's innocent …moreEnlightened might be a strong word for it, but it is my favorite of his books. The interaction between Vorbis' relentless logic and Burtha's innocent yet infinite memory made for one of the more interesting relationships between a villain and a hero. Most religious fanatics are too overtaken by emotionalism for me to have any sort of connection with them as a character. Both Vorbis and Burtha are taking religion seriously, but applying very different natures to the same religious text.(less)

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Is this book appropriate for 7th and 8th grade readers?