Any world so richly textured as that of Discworld contains typical things—objects which exemplify the world’s worldview, so to speak.  Part of creator Terry Pratchett’s genius is that the Discworld is so richly textured that some of the signature objects are practically living characters.  That the objects have readily recognizable Roundworld counterparts just lets the […]

Vibrant recurring characters are at the heart of the Discworld experience.  Creator Terry Pratchett has a gift for letting dialogue and pithy description tango together, creating a “you are there” sensation.  It’s a good trick, considering “there” doesn’t, hasn’t, and probably will never exist, in the mundane, Roundworld sense. The opening scene of Discworld’s opening […]