Becci 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?

Becci Any of the Discworld novels can be read individually (does anyone else find that amazing?), though with some, it's easier to read them in order as the…moreAny of the Discworld novels can be read individually (does anyone else find that amazing?), though with some, it's easier to read them in order as the world does develop along the series.
Small Gods however has little or no ties (bar a few cameos/references that you'll pick up later) to the rest of the series, so it is perfectly fine to read this one on it's own... The same can be said for Pyramids. (less)

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