Men At Arms By Terry Pratchett [SPOILER] Discussion | Discworld

[@bilbobaggins33]

"He's a troll!" "Well?" "He insulted a dwarf!" "Actually, it's a technical milit'ry term” Sergeant Colon said. "That damn troll just happened to save my life today," shouted Cuddy. "What for?" "What for? What for? 'Cos it was my life, that's what for! I happen to be very attached to it!" "I didn't mean-“ "You just shut up, Abba Stronginthearm! What do you know about anything, you civilian! Why're you so stupid? Aargh! I'm too short for this shit!"

[@bilbobaggins33]

I adored this book. The dynamic between Cuddy and Detritus is so great. The friendship they develop throughout the book is so sweet and fun, with Cuddy helping teach Detritus and then Detritus showing his true intelligence (under the right conditions lol) and the two completely break down the barriers of racism and hate between the two. And then at the end whenever Detritus sits in the corner and takes off his helmet Cuddy made for him and just stares at it 😭😭😭

[@allanlear9637]

The dog is called Gaspode. Gestapo is something VERY different!

[@Fluffski2006]

🤣🤣

[@7Seraphem7]

"This book is not long, but it is so jam packed with discussion points" Welcome to Discworld! Sir Pterry can cram more meaning, emotion, and nuance into a single sentence then some authors can put in an entire book. And I am all for deeper, more in depth talks about these books, just because there is so much there on so many levels. Also yes Carrot is just, such a wonderful Good Boy! Who is also scarily good at getting what he wants when he sets his mind to it, without ever ceasing to be just the sweetest, most innocent Good Boy, see him bluffing his way into the Fool's Guild.

[@marocat4749]

And he is simple and straightforward, but not dumb. And deceptivlely smart even. Also a really good autism repreentation likely somehow?! With all the "very literate" characters! Also one guy in guards guards told of an old prophecy told, about a king, that will come with his sword, and bring justice. pretty sure he ffulfills that already, renowing the sense off justice and duty.

[@7Seraphem7]

@@marocat4749 Also more literally, since what he brought to the city was his sword, and a book of the laws and regulations of the city.

[@ErrenaGlaciell]

Ok I know this is a dyslexia accident, but I now can't get out of my head the image of GasPODE wearing a secret service costume with a moustache 🤣 Glad to hear you loved the book :D Your perspective on Feet of Clay should be interesting

[@vojtechhoracek7704]

"I vill closely observe vith my poverful Gaspode binoculars."

[@bilbobaggins33]

Carrot’s growth as leader is fascinating and it felt like a parallel to Vimes and how he became who he is. As Carrot becomes the unquestioned leader in the second half, he is giving commands even to people like Colon, he starts referring to Colon by first name like Vimes does, he has principles similar to Vimes like being against involving magic. Carrot asks questions and investigates in a similar way and he just has a much more serious tone. It feels like you see how the investigation and leadership role and the city in general are affecting him. And it’s like, I can understand more how Vimes ended up as a wandering hopeless drunk passed out in a gutter at the beginning of book 1 lol.

[@kecenavrtep]

Pratchett is like strongest drug. You will try just once......and you will never stop.

[@bohort]

the way i see it the entire watch series has the theme of racism. it's in your face, it's blatant, but it's done in a way that's both funny and smart (i think feet of clay is the best for this)

[@merphynapierreviews]

looking forward to the continued theme then!

[@notrixamoris3318]

​@@merphynapierreviews Merphy please read the promised neverland and my hero academia...

[@Succubus2Angel]

I think Feet of Clay was utterly brilliant, but have you also read “Thud!”? That too is heavy with speciesism, but thankfully there’s a good message in it.

[@MikeBuechele]

This made me want to reread the Disc World series. I was lucky enough to read them as they originally were published and I met Pratchett twice.

[@MikeBuechele]

@@PleadingMackerel I saw him at two separate book signings. He told some funny stories and was very nice to everyone in line. He was jetlagged at one and ate a half melted cadbury egg right before signing my book. he purposely left a chocolate finger print under his signature.

[@anaclaracobra]

I think you're gonna really love Monstrous Regiment once you're done with the City Watch series. It's a standalone and it has a lot of everything you're saying you love about these books. Definitely worth it!

[@donaldpratt2296]

Gonna loves Jackrum’s little lads. Welcome to the Ins and Outs my little lads, I’ll make soldiers of you yet.

[@justnachoday5811]

I love this format that you are doing for Pratchett’s discworld series. I love the city watch and I’m glad you are enjoying it too. An idea, and I completely understand if you don’t do this, is to read “The Truth” after “The Fifth Elephant.” It’s not a city watch book, but it heavily involves the watch and more importantly you see the city watch from the perspective of a new character who doesn’t always agree with the watch’s principles/methods of doing things. It’s a ways away and just a suggestion- although viewers may not love the idea because EVERYONE loves “Night Watch” and this would delay it by a month haha.

[@sarahhaynie2482]

I personally LOVE the truth. It was the first discworld book I ever read, so it had a very special place in my heart.

[@portsyde3466]

Great suggestion, two of my favorite books in the series.

[@cafeaulivre]

Vimes only gets better and better. It's truly one of the best character arcs I've even read in any series. I always had this feeling, Pratchett started the whole City Watch series, thinking it would be all about Carrot, but somehow, throughout the series, Vimes took over :p

[@Zonker66]

I read the series when I was a kid. Now, I listen to the audiobooks a lot. They're familiar, make me happy, and are well narrated.

[@YourBlackLocal]

I love that Pratchett Basically took common DnD tropes, (Assasin’s Guild, Thieves Guild etc) threw them all together and said “how do we make this work.” While somehow also emphasising the absurdity of it.

[@marocat4749]

Also he empathizes the social commentary and the really smart move to handle it, by legalizing it. And regulating it.

[@mgormley7530]

I love Discworld, and I love seeing other people getting into Discworld, so this is a treat! The talking dog actually comes from an earlier book, you might not NEED to read the other books in the series, but they are still part of the world. Much like the Librarian is explained very early in the Wizard books, Gaspode first shows up in Moving Pictures. He can speak, but since everyone knows Dogs Can't Talk, their brains just edit him talking out of their perspective

[@sarafontanini7051]

the difference being that there he talked due to the power of moving pictures and once that power was defeated he turned to normal, becoming a talking dog again because of a totally unrelated incident later on.

[@NewOO1]

"he sees the world simply, not dumbly" I like the way you worded that, and glad you're enjoying Discworld so much. The Night Watch arc is what got me into it as well, can't wait for future videos!

[@mafiablokes]

With Discworld I normally alternate after every three books within an arc. That way it prevents burnout of focusing on one group of characters and help keeps it fresh. Even if that means just reading one of the many standalones in between

[@oleksiimozghovyi4789]

This format is definitely worth continuing. The overall atmosphere and dynamics of the video is very cosy and informal. I really liked it. Thanks a lot.

[@Kato86]

It's a joy to watch you (or anyone) enjoy Pratchett's writing, so I', always up for more, deeper content. But it's just fun like this, too (I was honestly worried whether you didn't read it for some reason) MA is such a good follow up to GG, the extended cast dds so much. But boy, Feet of Clay is so good, I can't wait for you to talk about it.

[@jennyking1773]

I am absolutely loving listening to the new audiobooks and I would really recommend trying them. The night watch series does t come out for a couple of months but the witches, death, wizards, industrial/moist books are all out and they are all incredible. Also I have just listened to some of the stand-alones and really recommend The Truth and Monstrous Regiment.

[@justnachoday5811]

I agree with The Truth and Monstrous Regiment. I think they could sneak chronologically pretty well in the city watch series, especially since the watch do get involved at points in those books.

[@dajtoad1]

I'm not so keen on Monstrous Regiment. I didn't think it really had anything new in it. However, I love the Moist von Lipwig books (Going Postal and Making Money). I think Merphy would absolutely love those. Good examples of his later writing.

[@grimrider3807]

I didn’t realize any of the new audiobooks were out! So cool.

[@dajtoad1]

@@grimrider3807 None of the Nightwatch books are out yet (I think that they might have had to change narrator, which is a real shame, as the original one set to do it is absolutely brilliant. I’m hoping it was just a scheduling thing and he’ll still be doing it). However, the Witches books are out, as is Small Gods and Rincewind. Also the one about the Opera. There might be a couple of others, but the narration I have by Stephen Briggs is so great that I don’t want to replace it.

[@scottbruckner4653]

20:36 I think I interpreted this scene in the patrician's office different. Because Carrot is Simple. He's not Stupid. Carrot is being WILLFULLY ignorant in this scene. Like how Vimes is. Carrot Knows full well every aspect of whats being said. He read that Evidence. He knows that there's every chance of him being heir. He knows that he Matches the Prophesy 1:1. He knows that EVERYONE would follow him. But it's not what he believes. Carrot thinks that every man should think for himself, and Not because "Captain/King Carrot" said so. Carrot is more than Capable of BEING in charge. The man is a more suitable watchman than all of day watch. But he likes having his head on his shoulders. And He certainly wouldn't like being at the End of Diskworlds Second Gonne with Vetinari at the trigger.

[@mrMothiel]

Every time anyone talks about Pratchett, I'm here for it! So yeah, I like this format 😁 Thank you, great video. Refreshed my memory of the book ❤

[@Zonker66]

The Watch is my favorite sub-series in the Discworld series.

[@Succubus2Angel]

I have to agree. The Watch arc has the most character development. The second is Rincewind.

[@hiner112]

The Vimes Economic Theory of Boots has been used to explain the economics of poverty in college.

[@AllyCraig]

I'm super happy you're loving Pratchett so much! I really enjoyed your in-depth appreciation of the book, it reminds me why I love Pratchett too. You're in for a treat with Feet of Clay, that's one of my favourites.

[@Miss_All_Sundays]

I am so happy to see you do Pratchett! One of my favorite authors EVER, I am currently rereading the Watch books and having a blast. Thanks for the review!

[@redmadhatter03]

I'm so happy you're doing this series! I've watched your other discworld reviews and can't wait to watch what book you're reviewing next. I've read these books over a decade ago so your reviews give me a nostalgic reminding of how good Terry Pratchett is. Hope you don't stop doing this :)

[@michaelfninguno5444]

One of my all-time favorite scenes in the series is Angua and Carrot with Vimes diary while he's passed out... "nearly half his pay"

[@RabeezRiaz]

I could be reading the personal diary of REDACTED Samuel Vimes and I'd still say that it needs more Vimes 😂 Also, I actually could not believe what I was reading when I got to the 'sword+stone' section. After that all thoughts of predicting Prachet's gameplan with the story went out of the window for me and I was just enjoying the ride.

[@dalicieux]

I'm currently going through Discworld myself, except I'm reading them in publication order. I just finished Carpe Jugulum (I think book 22 or 23?) and Men at Arms is still, up to this point, my favorite in the series. Almost all of them are excellent though, and I can't wait to see you go through this wonderful adventure!

[@FadiAntwan]

Merphy, this might just be my favorite review that you have put out yet. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the rest of this series!

[@lorenatorresloaiza]

Here to cheer for Detritus. Detritus' character arc is an underhyped, subtle work of art over the series.

[@Jeff-mv2br]

Honestly I love how Terry snuck it in. It was one of the parts of snuff that blew me away.

[@Succubus2Angel]

I’ve always loved Detritus. He’s such a lovable character; him and Ruby and their very welcome addition to their family 😊

[@azurzelle]

Thus format is really great and soothing and I'm glad you are enjoying Pratchett!

[@MissUnfamousGirl]

I'm finally starting to read discworld as well and I'm just following your reading pattern here because it's so good to see a video discussing a book that I just read.

[@donaldpratt2296]

God damn I can’t wait to get to Night Watch!

[@hesamui6250]

Loving the Discworld content. I'm here for it regardless of format!

[@officechairpotato]

Hey! Subbed! Looking forward to the whole series, it's definitely an amazing one.

[@PirateQueen1720]

I love Angua! I think she started my quest for more well-written lady werewolves. Also, she works well as a bi metaphor, which is awesome. We see hints of what that can grow from here, where she's the type of undead that can pass (and her landlady is understanding of the undead because her daughter happens to be a werewolf). But it gets built on in later books to the point that she's sitting between Carrot and her wolf ex explaining that she's not a human and she's not a wolf, she's a WEREWOLF - and, no, neither species trusts her! She also becomes besties with the trans metaphor character, which is super cute.

[@dajtoad1]

I loved this book and your analysis of it. The Nightwatch books are so great, both in humour and themes. Once you've read them all (including the later ones) you see the progression of the Nightwatch itself and all the various characters, inluding (most especially) Vimes, who is so unexpectedly charismatic and endlessly interesting. It's a fantastic evolution over time. Looking forward to Feet of Clay and then maybe the initial Witches books?

[@danddjacko]

When you have a low day, you should pick up the Wit and Wisdom of the Discworld book. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 😉😁

[@MLLatUtube]

I am so glad you are enjoying Discworld - I love it. The Witches arc is my favorite but you are making me want to reread the City Watch arc too. Carrot is a great character, and Angua is a favorite of mine too.

[@Rhadagar]

I can’t wait for you to meet Granny Weatherwax. She is my favourite Discworld character by a fair margin.

[@ianfant8065]

Death is my personal favorite series in Discworld, though I love them all. And I hope to see you review all the books. It's just so fun to watch someone talk about Discworld with such job :D

[@Gwydda]

Another great Pterry discussion! Please keep them coming.

[@Morfeusm]

Oh my favorite Discworld novel! Yay ❤

[@SiqueScarface]

2:20 Terry Pratchett has Lord Veterinari once describe the concept: "If crime is unavoidable, at least it should be organized."

[@involunteer]

Racism, sexism, etc do continue as a thread, but it's broader than that. One of the biggest themes for Pratchett is our responsibility to stand up for the oppressed and hold the powerful to account. I love him so much and he's always relevant.

[@tylerdurham6091]

Talk about these books as much as you want! I would love more in-depth breakdowns. I was a little sad you didn't get to talk about the gonne at all.

[@zofiabochenska1240]

I'm so happy with your reviews that I'm considering reread. I took a look at the Watch reading order, and I think you might enjoy breaking off the night watch in a while. Maybe one or two more books, and give witches a try? I remember Jingo and Fifth Elephant not being as amazing, but then again Night Watch is further down the line and it's possibly my favourite of Watch books.

[@haritc8462]

From what I remember the fifth elephant was one of my favorite books of the whole Discworld universe lol That being said I completely agree that it would be better to branch off and read some of the other books instead of focusing completely on the watch.

[@justnachoday5811]

@@haritc8462 I also love The Fifth Elephant! But I love Uberwald, so I have a bias haha

[@multiapokalipsa]

I like this format, I love Pratchett, and I am looking forward for more of the series :)

[@poodlemuffin]

The scene with Angua, Carrot, and the list hits harder after reading Night Watch 🙁

[@ELDRONE1]

I can't resist even though it's a year old video. Carrot knows full well he's king and if this was Carrot from the first book he'd have thrown down the dictator and taken the throne. But the whole central theme of Pratchett is when fantasy , narrative imperative, meets reality and humanity. Yes he would be an amazing king, he has the "power" to do it, to bring people together and usher in a golden age. But what then? Who will the next king be? Will they be as good? Carrot in this book realizes that the city is strange and backwards but *works*, the city doesn't need a king, it *does* need a good honest police man. That dialog you quote finishes with a threat. Carrot threatens that if he sees the city start to go wrong he will take control and he can because the narrative actively wants him to but at the moment he realizes that he can do more good by actually being a man of the people rather then a monarch (and the reason for this is Vimes who's broken the idealism in Carrot and put in reality) .

[@svjetlicasvjetlic6784]

Always glad to see someone genuinely appreciate Discworld books. Carrot is a great character; I like him best in Jingo. I am looking forward to your thoughts on that one.

[@SM-BSW]

I'm excited for you to meet the time monks. Also, the books do get more serious as the series progresses... If you're looking for a darker read, I recommend Monstrous Regiment (a standalone), Night Watch, which is part of the watch series, or I Shall Wear Midnight (a Tiffany Aching/Witches book)

[@fiachramacaodha1260]

I loved the Discworld books as a teenager, but I didn't appreciate what great satire and commentary on the world they were until a couple decades later. Looking forward to a first re-read sometime soon.

[@Great.Milenko]

THE GONNE was never supposed to be used, it was supposed to have been destroyed, it wasnt an assassins weapon stolen from their armory, it was an artifact that went against everything the assassins stood for (even a regular poor person could kill indiscriminately) and was locked away in their museum. and another slight correction, angua doesnt stay at an inn, she stays with mrs cake, she runs a boarding house (she sublets to several tenants)

[@tariqulislamakash5749]

I love Discworld

[@derivate_lang]

This format is great, but if you have the time for even more in depth discussion I'd be all for it! I'm in any case really happy that you are reading Pratchett, who is my other favourite author. The other one is Eiichiro Oda... I agree with the others who suggested that you try going back to some of the other books before finishing the Watch arc. Pratchett does kind of develop the world a bit like Oda, in that he expands it through storytelling, and Night Watch especially is a bit like going to Water Seven without first reading Skyepia. Or skipping Fishman Island, maybe. Some of the standalones are a bit like Long Ring Long Land/Foxy Pirates, though. I mean, I still love Pyramids, but it's not his strongest work (said with love). Anyway, if you want a reading order suggestion (like you haven't had a hundred already, lol) Feet of Clay (Watch) Jingo (Watch) This is actually one of my favourites. Then some witches! Why not Death? Well, I think there are some scenes in these books which are a great foundation before going all into Death, despite one of the Death books being technically earlier. So: Wyrd Sisters Witches Abroad (my fave of the first three!) Lords and Ladies Maskerade (One of my absolute favourites of all his books.) After this, Death. Reaper Man Soul Music Hogfather (This is another of his best, IMO). After this, I'd pick some standalones (they're still connected): Pyramids (Hey, it's got a lot of Assassins guild stuff, and that's always fun!) Moving Pictures (I LOVE this, one of his funniest IMO, even as someone who knew very little of old Hollywwod the first time I read it) Small Gods After this, either read his first three, or move on to the next Witch or Watch book. Option 1: The Colour of Magic The Light Fantastic (They're really two parts of the same story, and starts off both the wizard books and explore the Dragons more). Equal Rites (Includes Granny Weatherwax, but I still think it's more of a Wizard book) Option 2: Carpe Jugulum (Witched against Vampires! This is another great one.) The Fifth Elephant (Watch. Vimes goes abroad, faces the forces of darkness/diplomacy) After this 'd go back again, and start with the Wizard/Rincewind books. But if you haven't read Colour of Magic, Light Fantastic and Equal rites yet, wait until you have. Sourcery Interesting Times The Last Continent (One of his absolute funniest, but I find all of Rincewinds books hilarious.) The Last Hero (This can also wait until after the next batch). If not, go on with Watch/Ankh-Morpork. The Truth (technically standalone, but I agree with the person who said that it's best to have read this before Night Watch) Thief of Time (Death book really, could be read here or after Night Watch). Night Watch Here, you could either start with the Tiffany Aching books, and/or the Maurice book which are technically aimed at younger readers, or keep on with the Watch/Ankh-Morpork. Option 1: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents The Wee Free Men A Hat Full of Sky Option 2 (some would argue that this is his absolute peak, and I may be one of them, though by Snuff you might start to sense a bit of a decline): Monstrous Regiment Going Postal Thud! Making Money Unseen Academicals Snuff After this, the rest of Tiffany Aching (or all of it, if you haven't yet). Wintersmith I shall wear midnight His last two books were impacted by his illness a lot, and you only really need to read them if you're a completionist, i think. Raising Steam The Shepherds Crown

[@sarafontanini7051]

One thing I like in this story is how,ultimately, it's not Edward d'eath or his killer who's the big bad, its the gonne itself. Either as a literally independant entity as is suggested at the end, or a more metaphorical angle, the gonne is the book's main antagonist via the sheer destruction it can wrought. It doesn't require the skill and strenght of other wepaons familiar to everyone, its less tempermental than magic, it just gives one the power to kill with ease. andd regardless of whether the gonne itself is alive, that idea CORRUPTS, allowing the gonne to turn people into murderers. Vimes gets SO CLOSE to falling under that influence, that power, but he's snapped out of it because he is NOT that kind of man deep down Putting aside any politics this may bring up, this is a damn cool idea for a villain. A weapon that turns you to the dark side purely through how easy it makes it, how powerful that ease makes you feel.

[@RobJHarrison]

I'm reading his biography by his old assistant Rob "Anybody" Wilkins, which is adding to my enjoyment of watching your reviews of the Watch Arc. I am curious to hear some of your thoughts on how you seem him improving as an author as you read the series. Can't wait for the next review.

[@Eldir]

That was my first PTerry book and I loved it! :D

[@Magni87]

Discworld is an old and nostalgic love of mine. Just your description of Carrot as "human-passing" re-contextualised his character and dynamic with the knowledge I've gained over the years of the American race dynamics. Made me laugh out loud. Thank you for that.

[@haritc8462]

After hearing you talk about witches I can't wait for you to read equal rites! This might be an unpopular opinion but I personally think that it would make more sense to read books released around the same time period rather than reading full story arcs one after another. Great review btw, I'm really enjoying your thoughts and reactions to the Discworld universe.

[@supergowiak4369]

After finishing Night Watch Arc the best book to read would be Monstrous Regiment. It's a great book that switches main characters and puts night watcha and especially Vimes as antagonists to MCs

[@timspence1469]

This is my favourite in the series. The conversation between Carrot and The Patrician at the end is genius.

[@bilbobaggins33]

Yes I love that part. Also the ending conversation with Carrot and Vimes, where Vimes is first trying to resist and deny his new job he’s given but then cannot help himself from immediately taking command and doing what must be done

[@Sammyandbobsdad]

I think the major factor as to why Carrot would be a great king is because he doesn’t want to be king, he wants to serve and do good, but has no desire for power for powers sake.

[@Nasser851000]

Currently reading Mistborn and Piranesi :)

[@bilbobaggins33]

I loved this video, I would love a more structured format if you chose to do so. I would love a Discworld discussion with other Booktubers also. Really just more Discworld content the better in my eyes! Lol

[@idlemidlemuh]

Thank you for this. The more Pratchett content the better. I am so much looking forward to your Feet of Clay review. And I concur with the comments that suggest including The Truth in this arc. It is a stand alone. But the watch play a major role. It is fascinating to view the watch from the outside. And the characters and developments of The Truth are I think relevant for Thud.

[@jynxdcoffee8498]

It's fun watching someone discovering the disc and its characters, the format definitely works for me! (but maybe re-check the dogs name, it's possible that the american edition made a change, but even then 'gestapo' seems an odd choice)

[@merphynapierreviews]

I'm sure I just remembered it wrong, I'm very bad with names

[@kristensadana8097]

Haha, no, It's Gaspode in America too.

[@avi4905]

I just used the boot quote today! The poor always pay more. I love the Watch series so much. Thanks for talking about it.

[@MWhaleK]

Cuddy was partly a reference to the TV Detective Columbo or rather his actor who was short and had a glass eye. Also, I'm pretty sure this is the first time that B.S. "Bloody Stupid" Johnson who is something of a running gag throughout the series and one of my favorite Discworld characters.

[@risinghellkite3209]

This book is some how better than the first even. Sooo good. Also I love your enthusiasm you bring to this review! It mirrors how I felt haha

[@poskeegget8043]

The Night Watch series, is honestly my favourite series in Discworld (I've been reading and re-reading the series since I discovered them as a 16 year old). But far from the only thing I love. . . after this though, I highly recomend reading Monsterous regiment. For reasons I'd rather not disclose. =)

[@zacharyrome3432]

The experience of your pure passion about books is sometimes better than the actual book !

[@goblintalesbjd]

I love this wholesome saga as much as you loved the book... I just felt the urge yo say that Angua is not a w....witch xD I don't remember in which book was said what kind of w....species she is.

[@esteban280889]

OOOH more Pratchet so soon. I havent read this one so will save it for later, but are you going to do the guards series before moving on or start jumping around?

[@federicoapl]

This was one of the first book i read that make me cry. When detritus and Cuddy start enlisting people in the guards, and detritus start shouting trolls in line, so fucking good. My favorite quote in this book is the one about a good person. Carrot is the best paladin character i have ever encounter.

[@dens2002]

Pour Gaspode he's not a Nazi :) (I'm catching up on a old video I had missed... I'm still also advocating for yout o put FABLES (VERTIGO COMICS) on your TBR..

[@moonflowerkei]

have you read "Jingo" or "Thud" under Discworld "The Watch" series? The stories really get darker, deeper but so rewarding!

[@rafaelsantos-nl9jd]

so what i love about the way Pratchett work racism, is that he never paint the characters is evil because of racism, he paint the characters as "they are learning" one character can be the victim of racism in one book but become the racist one in the next book, character that are extremely racist once given the time become the most open and suportive to diversity, you have the question of social classes, culture, religion, gender, that are all slowly worked in the books the character development and character views of each other are so well written

[@netwitchtatjana4661]

'Racism was not a problem on the Discworld, because - what with trolls and dwarfs and so on - speciesism was more interesting. Black and white lived in perfect harmony and ganged up on green.' Pratchett in Witches Abroad

[@johnaucamp7106]

Merphy saying "Gonne" is my favourite part of the video

[@litlbucky]

K- you have me convinced to read DW, but not until next year

[@marocat4749]

Cant wait till mort. Through all are great, and going postal.

[@fenster666]

Please do more, every Discworld novel would be good.

[@hansgomez1317]

Havent finish the video but tovunderstand the talikimg dog, you would need to read "moving pictures". No spoilers from me, but it gives more insight about detritus. In my case i read in publication order. I recently fisinished 39 of the 41 books so far

[@feldegast]

The Sam Vimes theory of economics is quoted with that name, in economics text books....

[@mndrew1]

Great book. I don't want to tell you how long it took me to get the joke behind the guild of 'seamstresses'; and Detritus is the best of the best.

[@QuentinPink]

Gestapo the dog. I'm deceased lol

[@donaldpratt2296]

The Guild of Fools and Joculators and College of Clowns babeeeee!

[@Nastyn1nja808]

Love Prachett

[@robertdullnig3625]

I wouldn't recommend necessarily go full-in on the Watch books since they are kind of hit-and-miss after this point, and many of the characters' best moments happen in other books. Maybe break it up with a Witch, Death or standalone book. I personally think the Witches are the most consistent arc.

[@Nasser851000]

Does Merphy use Goodreads?

[@Lynn-CA]

She used to but not anymore, all info on her reading can be found on the spreadsheet that's listed in the description of each video

[@sket179]

Great book/s! People have been knighted for much less.

[@frankman90210]

the scene where angua doubts vimes is the "good man" Carrot keeps telling her he is just straight messes me up every time

[@PirateQueen1720]

Gestapo? LOL. GASPODE is quite a fun recurring character - such a clever, scruffy little mutt.

[@keravnos2231]

How many discworld books are there again? 20 right?

[@Yesica1993]

@@britneynicolewrites WHAT?! I kinda wanted to try this series. But I don't think I can commit to such a long series! And yeah, I'm one of those weirdos that would force myself to read EVERYTHING, otherwise I'd constantly be wondering if I missed out on something important. Yegads, writers! Either write standalones or do shorts series of 3 books. That's all you really need! Ain't nobody got time for a 41 book series, LOL!

[@sWirus89]

@@Yesica1993 Well, you can read just one subseries like Night Watch series. Those are shorter (obviously)

[@Morfeusm]

To all: don’t be bothered by 40 plus books they are not as connected. They are basically standalones set in the same world with same characters and many books can be read out of the order. I am massive Discworld fan since 2002 and still haven’t read all of them and it’s okay. I urge everyone to pick up a Discworld book and try. It’s truly something special.

[@hannahbrennan2131]

There are 41. They're not very long, most only being about 300-400 pages long. I read them all in about 6 months.

[@keravnos2231]

@@hannahbrennan2131 the chosen one

[@TheGallantDrake]

Ah, Carrot, a true man of the city...

[@destro6971]

Discworld is one of the only ones I have an actual issue with trying the ebooks, but only because of flipping back and forth to get the footnotes in. Ialways seem to lose my place, my bookmark is there one minute… …gonne the next 😂😂🔫

[@michaelsommers2356]

Just tap on the footnote number, and the footnote pops up. Dismiss it, and you're back in the text.

[@destro6971]

@@michaelsommers2356 yeah, it was a long way to go for a joke/wordplay using "gonne" instead of gone 🤡 I amuse myself, that's all that matters

[@michaelsommers2356]

@@destro6971 As I said elsewhere, I think 'gonne' is supposed to be pronounced as 'gun'. Compare the poet John Donne.