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Discworld Series

Discussion in 'Books' started by Cyan, Jan 21, 2017.

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  1. Fialovy

    Fialovy Skeleman Warrior

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    Unpopular opinion: I am not a big fan of discworld. I don't find the humor remotely funny. Like, everyone who told me I should read Discworld said it was hilarious so I was expecting to be pants-pissingly funny, but when I read it, it just didn't really do anything for me.

    Oh yeah, and I also even went in the recommended order and I still don't find it funny
     
    Fialovy, Apr 26, 2023
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  2. Cyan

    Cyan #00FFFF Staff Member B& AF, Fam Moderator

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    Okay but there's more to it than haha funny book. I don't get too many laugh out loud moments from Discworld either, but god damn those characters and themes tho.
     
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    Cyan, Apr 26, 2023
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  3. Fialovy

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    I suppose I would like it more if people didn't sell it to me as a haha funny book.
     
    Fialovy, Apr 26, 2023
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  4. Commander Shadowsun

    Commander Shadowsun The Autist Formerly Known as Surtur

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    I absolutely love Discworld and have been buying the nice hardback editions they have released for the whole set. Now, while I have had a few moments where the books had me cackling, I'm inclined to agree with Cyan. They aren't ha ha funny, but they are very clever with a lot of deep themes.
     
    Commander Shadowsun, Apr 27, 2023
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  5. ToroidalBoat

    ToroidalBoat ¿qué?

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    The Unseen University...
     
    ToroidalBoat, Apr 27, 2023
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  6. Cyan

    Cyan #00FFFF Staff Member B& AF, Fam Moderator

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    I'm really wondering why you decided to necro a thread over a book series you don't even like.
     
    Cyan, Apr 27, 2023
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  7. Fialovy

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    Because there is no book thread for unpopular opinions about books
     
    Fialovy, Apr 27, 2023
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  8. Cyan

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    Cyan, Apr 27, 2023
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  9. Fialovy

    Fialovy Skeleman Warrior

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    Well alrighty then, I just thought posting another thread after the "What are you Reading?" thread to be too excessive, especially if there was already a thread for Discworld. I know I have bizarre reasoning
     
    Fialovy, Apr 27, 2023
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  10. Cyan

    Cyan #00FFFF Staff Member B& AF, Fam Moderator

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    I have literally made threads just because I wanted attention. We have like... seven active members. You want a thread? Just make one.
     
    Cyan, Apr 27, 2023
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  11. Fialovy

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    Done and done! I also talked about why Are you there God? It's me Margaret isn't really a good book.
     
    Fialovy, Apr 27, 2023
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  12. ToroidalBoat

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    I like the Discworld explanation for "magic": it's "lack of reality" (IIRC).
     
    ToroidalBoat, Apr 30, 2023
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