Oh, and I am looking at you with a fish-like expression.
However, I think that Pratchett can be more accessible than Hitchhiker.
As I was saying...Pratchett's books are tailored to mock certain ideas.
The Truth goes after journalism and sensationalism.
Jingo goes after patriotism and nation building.
Small Gods goes after religion.
Pyramids goes after religion and cults and ancient Egypt.
Carpe Jugulum goes after the vampire trend.
Wyrd Sisters mocks Shakespeare.
And, since I gave you a taste of Death...here's what Wikipedia says about Granny Weatherwax, my second favorite character.
Granny Weatherwax, if she can help it, wears a plain black dress, a somewhat battered black cloak and a tall, pointed witch's hat, skewered to her 'iron-hard grey bun' hairstyle with multiple hatpins. She is thin, and, while not really that tall, has such a commanding presence that she seems tall. Many references are given to her blue eyes, penetrating gaze, and apparently height-boosting confidence. Her physical description in Equal Rites is described as "handsome", having an excellent complexion, no warts, and all her teeth, although it is implied she finds this a bit inappropriate for a witch.
Granny Weatherwax has a near-unshakeable belief in her own abilities, which has thus far proved accurate, and an extreme distrust of stories. She was intended by nature to be a "wicked witch" but, at an early age, realised she had to be "the good one" to balance her sister, Lily (Lilith).
Lily gives people what they want. Granny gives them what they need.
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Date: 2011-09-11 06:10 am (UTC)However, I think that Pratchett can be more accessible than Hitchhiker.
As I was saying...Pratchett's books are tailored to mock certain ideas.
The Truth goes after journalism and sensationalism.
Jingo goes after patriotism and nation building.
Small Gods goes after religion.
Pyramids goes after religion and cults and ancient Egypt.
Carpe Jugulum goes after the vampire trend.
Wyrd Sisters mocks Shakespeare.
And, since I gave you a taste of Death...here's what Wikipedia says about Granny Weatherwax, my second favorite character.
Granny Weatherwax, if she can help it, wears a plain black dress, a somewhat battered black cloak and a tall, pointed witch's hat, skewered to her 'iron-hard grey bun' hairstyle with multiple hatpins. She is thin, and, while not really that tall, has such a commanding presence that she seems tall. Many references are given to her blue eyes, penetrating gaze, and apparently height-boosting confidence. Her physical description in Equal Rites is described as "handsome", having an excellent complexion, no warts, and all her teeth, although it is implied she finds this a bit inappropriate for a witch.
Granny Weatherwax has a near-unshakeable belief in her own abilities, which has thus far proved accurate, and an extreme distrust of stories. She was intended by nature to be a "wicked witch" but, at an early age, realised she had to be "the good one" to balance her sister, Lily (Lilith).
Lily gives people what they want. Granny gives them what they need.