Mary 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?

Mary As well as being a stand-alone, it has a clearer plot-line, which helps when you are just getting used to Pratchett's prose style. It is the second on…moreAs well as being a stand-alone, it has a clearer plot-line, which helps when you are just getting used to Pratchett's prose style. It is the second one I've read (the other was Soul Music) and it has definitely lead me to appreciate and want to read more of Pratchett's work.(less)

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