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Thief of Time (Discworld, #26; Death, #5)

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by Terry Pratchett

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There's no chemistry between Susan and Lobsang "Hero is Just Another Word For Idiot" Ludd. Does anyone see the chemistry? Except that he's someone like her, so who else does she have?
Sarah Yeah, felt very much like a "He was a boy, she was a girl, can i make it anymore obvious" situation. I'm wilfully ignoring the romance-angle, and just…moreYeah, felt very much like a "He was a boy, she was a girl, can i make it anymore obvious" situation. I'm wilfully ignoring the romance-angle, and just interpreting them as starting a friendhip based on their "almost human" connection.(less)
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What's more important? Learning to manipulate personal time? Or chocolate?
Cassandra Chocolate!

Definitely. Time can come later.…moreChocolate!

Definitely. Time can come later.(less)
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do I have to read 25 books to understand this one? it says it is #26 in a series, and I was wondering if they are all super connected
Beruthiel It was the first discworld novel I read - and made me fall in love with the series.
So while it is certainly helpful to know some of the concepts (the …moreIt was the first discworld novel I read - and made me fall in love with the series.
So while it is certainly helpful to know some of the concepts (the auditors) and characters (Susan) from other books, it is by no means necessary to have read all the others.
And I even advise against starting at No 1!
Just prepare yourself for some weird stuff and enjoy the ride!
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Does Susan Sto Helit appear in other Disc World books?
Robert Yes. I think her first appearance was in Soul Music and her second appearance was in Hogfather, both of which have been turned into TV miniseries. (So…moreYes. I think her first appearance was in Soul Music and her second appearance was in Hogfather, both of which have been turned into TV miniseries. (Soul Music as animated series, Hogfather as live action series)(less)
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So what was Rule One?
Robert Beware of little old smiling men.
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