David Cowan answers “I've never read a Terry Pratchett book...”

Flapper72 asked this question about Small Gods (Discworld, #13):

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?

David Cowan This is probably one of the best books to start with - since it takes place at a different time than the rest of the series, it doesn't have a ton of …moreThis is probably one of the best books to start with - since it takes place at a different time than the rest of the series, it doesn't have a ton of references or reoccurring characters, and those things which are taken from other novels are well-integrated into the setting. Additionally, unlike most of the other recommended starter books, Small Gods is later into the series and gives a good taste of what Prachett's work reads like through the middle of the Discworld.(less)

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