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Mort (Discworld, #4; Death, #1)
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I "made a mistake" in my life by reading later works of Discworld (DW) first. By the time I read earliest Discworld stories, the universe feels not fully developed.
Mort is the fourth DW novel, and I see the DW universe, the jokes, and the characters are better developed than the 3 earlier novels (but still not as sophisticated as DW later works). But, there are some good moments: the awkwardness of young people in this novel, and the Death's learning of life.
People including Mort as the first in Death series, and indeed Death has big role in this novel. For a note: Rincewind made an appearance in this novel. :)
Mort is the fourth DW novel, and I see the DW universe, the jokes, and the characters are better developed than the 3 earlier novels (but still not as sophisticated as DW later works). But, there are some good moments: the awkwardness of young people in this novel, and the Death's learning of life.
People including Mort as the first in Death series, and indeed Death has big role in this novel. For a note: Rincewind made an appearance in this novel. :)
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“It would seem that you have no useful skill or talent whatsoever," he said. "Have you thought of going into teaching?”
― Mort
― Mort
Reading Progress
April 26, 2015
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April 26, 2015
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April 27, 2015
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15.0%
""I've never seen Death actually at work."
"Not many have," said Albert. "Not twice, at any rate.""
"Not many have," said Albert. "Not twice, at any rate.""
April 29, 2015
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43.0%
"Mort was already aware that love made you feel hot and cold and cruel and weak, but he hadn't realized that it could make you stupid."
May 2, 2015
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Finished Reading
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May 02, 2015 06:23PM
I don't really get british jokes :/
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I really like British jokes. Sometimes they are extremely rude, sometimes cleverly witty.
Nice one Jokoloyo, though DW will always mean Doctor Who to me ;)
Apatt wrote: "Nice one Jokoloyo, though DW will always mean Doctor Who to me ;)"Hahaha! Some of my friends will agree with you. I haven't the opportunity yet to watch an episode of Doctor Who.
As you mentioned Doctor Who, is there any good novelization of Doctor Who?
Jokoloyo wrote: "Apatt wrote: "Nice one Jokoloyo, though DW will always mean Doctor Who to me ;)"Hahaha! Some of my friends will agree with you. I haven't the opportunity yet to watch an episode of Doctor Who.
As..."
Yes. Alastair Reynolds', I'll just link to my review ;) /review/show...
Also Shada based on Douglas Adams' script: /review/show...
Apatt, are those two books convenience for introducing Doctor Who?
Jokoloyo wrote: "Apatt, are those two books convenience for introducing Doctor Who?"Sure! They are great fun and accessible to anyone, you don't need to know anything about the show to enjoy them.
Ah, that kind of show. not depending on complicated plots to make a long story. So, the books should have the same spirit.
Jokoloyo wrote: "Ah, that kind of show. not depending on complicated plots to make a long story. So, the books should have the same spirit."
Some of the TV eps are complicated, some can be watched without knowing anything about the show. I'm definitely a Whovian :D
Sorry to hear Mort wasn't up to par, but glad the later books made up for it.
Alfred, Thanks!DW is a series that relatively getting better for later books.
