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I posted a review, wasn't easy to find how to do this, but what does this function do and mean please? There are 'spoilers' contained in the review... sorry wasn't sure how the "Hide entire review because of spoilers" feature works?

Cassandra Hiding the entire review means that, on the list of reviews, yours says something like this review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To vi…moreHiding the entire review means that, on the list of reviews, yours says something like this review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here
(which, when clicked, reveals the full review)

If you have a few spoilers in the review, you can use the "hide spoiler" function: type "<spoiler>" where it starts and "</spoiler>" where it finishes. (less)

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Do these books (discworld) need to be read in order? Or are they stand along stories?

Pixellle Because there are so many books in the Discworld series, it can be daunting for a new reader. However, a reading order is necessary, as characters gro…moreBecause there are so many books in the Discworld series, it can be daunting for a new reader. However, a reading order is necessary, as characters grow and change considerably through the series. But the Discworld series is actually made up of 4 or 5 smaller series, which follow a set of characters.

The best, and most common, approach is to to read each *sub-series* in order. Since each sub-series consists of a very manageable number of books, it's an easy way to tackle Discworld.

Here's a chart showing the order of the different series within Discworld:

https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-to-read-t...

By the way, if you google this question, you will get many responses, and some very good charts.

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This question contains spoilers... (view spoiler)

Barry Haworth Yes. He was killed (blown apart in fact) by fire, one of the two things werewolves are vulnerable to.
Also he does not turn up in any of the later boo…moreYes. He was killed (blown apart in fact) by fire, one of the two things werewolves are vulnerable to.
Also he does not turn up in any of the later books.(less)

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Are there actual elephants in this book?

Cassandra Not really. There was a huuuuuuge elephant which was also kinda a comet that landed in Überwald millenia ago and is now mined for fat and sugar.

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what is this about? i would accept spoilers. :)

Martin Mcgerr It is a watch novel with Vimes travelling to Uberwald for the crowning of the low king, Anguas family are involved along with vampires and deep dwarve…moreIt is a watch novel with Vimes travelling to Uberwald for the crowning of the low king, Anguas family are involved along with vampires and deep dwarves as they look to find out about who stole the scone of destiny(less)

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