Terry Pratchett Fans discussion

Cheery littlebottom, devolved into a really good character with some scene stealing greatness.

My favorite character is Rincewind because I identify with him completely.

I haven't read very many Terry Pratchett novels, but out of the ones I have read, Susan is my favorite. Her attitude towards her grandfather and the shenanigans he leads her into is very amusing to me.

At the moment Mr 'Slightly Damp' von Lipwig but edging closely behind him is Dick Simnel. Being British I am really enjoying listening to the Audio book of Raising Steam where the narrator has got Dick's northern English accent off to perfection.
My favourites change on a regular basis - can I favourite them all?

Oook!

Or, in translation -- the Librarian.

Granny Weatherwax. she is the best woman in literature I know of.

Granny Wetherwax...no...Death...no, wait...Vimes...no, hang on, it must be Carrot, or Angua, or maybe the Patrician...hang on - what about Rincewind...? And the Luggage...?

This thread is too hard...

I agree with Madeline that it is too difficult to choose. To paraphrase Will Rogers, I've never met a Discworld character I didn't like. I think Rincewind might be at the top, though, since, like Catherine (message 3), I identify with him too closely. He's sort of the Charlie Brown of Discworld. But actually, I also liked Mort, and it's a shame he doesn't show up in more books. Susan (his daughter) does, but he doesn't really. And yes, Susan is a grand character. I like her and I like the idea of her.

Brian wrote: "...Rincewind to Charlie Brown is also an excellent comparison. I've always thought they were very sim..."

Funny, I never tought of it until the day I wrote that comment. But then, I've never before been in a situation where I could discuss Pratchett's books.

I've only read a few of the guard series so I'm probably missing many awesome characters but my favourites so far are Vimes and Detritus with his "Piecemaker",I love the description of that weapon makes me laugh every time.

Gaspode, he is the dogs bollocks.

The Luggage, it certainly packs more than a punch.

Carrot. for a dwarf he sets the bar pretty high.

C.M.O.T Dibbler, the Arthur Daley/Derek Trotter of the discworld, "sosig in a bun" anyone.

That's it for now, though there is the entire population of the disc to pick from and every one, even the ones that don't last more than a line or two are a brilliant observation on the nature of being human/dwarf/troll/vampire/etc.

The Dibbler is also funny in the way TP created a counterpart for him in almost every major city on the Discworld. That, he did well.

I didn't think that TP did well in Interesting Times when he transplanted the Unseen University faculty to the small horde. It was a great book, but he could have crafted some new characters there, and it would have been better, imo.

I think that it may be rare but I really like Carrot. He's innocent, to a degree ;)

I think that it may be rare but I really like Carrot. He's innocent, to a degree ;)

Carrot is great fun. I think I like him better in the later books, where (view spoiler)[since you never get inside his head, you aren't sure whether he's really innocent or cunning beyond belief. (hide spoiler)]

I think Lu Tze and Susan are my favourite characters which is probably why The Thief of Time is one on my favourites.

I also identify with Rincewind. The Luggage is a force to be reckoned with, though. I think Death is my favorite character if I'm forced to choose. The end of Reaper Man made me cry.

I haven't read enough Pratchett books yet to say for sure but so far my favourite character is Death. Mainly because he makes me feel a whole lot more comfortable about dying one day, would't be so bad if he was with you when it ends!

Hannah wrote: "I haven't read enough Pratchett books yet to say for sure but so far my favourite character is Death. Mainly because he makes me feel a whole lot more comfortable about dying one day, would't be so..."

He doesn't show up for everyone though.

Toughie, but I have to go with THE Luggage.

When I first read about it, I stopped having handbags, backpacks and suitcases and started having Luggage. Sadly no freshly pressed garments smelling faintly of lavender yet.

My favorite characters would be :
DEATH
Granny Weatherwax
The Librarian
Rincewind

Favourite character has to be Granny Weatherwax followed by the Patrician, as they are strong independent, get their own way and of course not to be messed with.

Vimes !!
( I think i am getting old and my line of thinking is changing... as before would be Rincewind :P )
Second ... Moist Von Lipwig ( if nothing else just the name deserve a honorary mention :) ).

This is a hard one. Death, Granny Weatherwax and actually all of the witches.

I really liked Teppic for Pyramids, how he tried to make changes for the people in his kingdom. And Esk from Equal Rites, how she didn't stop from getting what she wanted.
And ofcourse DEATH is amazing :)

DEATH because, well, he's DEATH, he's an amazing characters and offers a completely new perspective on life and everything about it, then there's Granny Weatherwax because she's sheer awesomeness and one of the best examples of Good is not Nice, and for my love of manipulative characters I'd also mention both Havelock Vetinari and captain Carrot.

My “read” list only include the guards, witches and a few others....favorites are. Vimes, Granny Weatherwax, LuTze, Nanny Ogg, Ankh Morpork.

Madeline wrote: "Granny Wetherwax...no...Death...no, wait...Vimes...no, hang on, it must be Carrot, or Angua, or maybe the Patrician...hang on - what about Rincewind...? And the Luggage...?

This thread is too hard..."
I forgot about Corp Carrot.

Maggie wrote: "This is a hard one. Death, Granny Weatherwax and actually all of the witches."
I love Granny.

Everyone's lovin on granny weatherwax and I haven't read any in that series. Looks like I know where I'm headed after Night Watch.

Mordechai wrote: "The Dibbler is also funny in the way TP created a counterpart for him in almost every major city on the Discworld. That, he did well.

I didn't think that TP did well in [book:Interesting Times|88..."
I forgot about Dibbler also.

Gabriella wrote: "Granny Weatherwax. she is the best woman in literature I know of."
Well written.

Hello! Popping into this thread because I started back into the series.

I'm loving Vimes at the moment in Guards! Guards! And Carrot because he reminds me a little of Twoflower for some reason.

I think I would like Granny Weatherwax more, I just don't enjoy the witches books overly much.

In no particular order:
Susan Sto Heliot - because she's practical, uses common sense and has that no-nonsense thing about her. I wish I could be a teacher like her. No seriously, her abilities would really come in handy.
Death - His absolute ability to completely misunderstand humans while still trying to keep humanity safe (while still doing his job, of course) is just so endearing.
Granny Weatherwax - because she is sheer awesomeness incarnate.
Moist von Lipwig - I don't know what it is about his books I enjoy so much, but he is definitely part of the equation.

Esemerelda Weatherwax by a long shot for me....likely because she was the first character I read when I was introduced to the Discworld.

The story was....The Sea and little fishes

DEATH
Granny Weatherwax
Corp Carrot
Cut Me Own Throat
Rincewind
The Librarian

Death, or the Patrician. :D I also really liked Mr. Saveloy, however brief his appearance was.

Hello, everyone!
My favourite one is ... Vetinari! Adore him and what (and how) he does! And Angua surely! This werewolf is awesome)

(P.S.Since Terry Pratchett's characters have not just simple names but names like Mr Teatime or Carrot Ironfoundersson, I didn't get from what Ponder Stibbons made of. Can anyone explain?)

Thanks for the comments everyone—I’ve enjoyed reading who your favorites are and why. I go back and forth between Susan, Lu Tze, Death and Vetinari. It really is sad that Terry Pratchett isn’t with us anymore to write more of these lovely books. They always seem to do the trick when I need a little break from “real life.”

If I had to narrow it down to my top 5...

Susan & Vimes are my favorites, but Granny Weatherwax, Moist Von Lipwig, and Maladict are close runners up.

Nanny Ogg, Vetinari, and DEATH.

No love for my man Mort?

Oh man, how can anyone decide? They're all so awesome! Of course, I'm especially fond of the Witches. Also, I used to write fanfics about Susan Sto Helit. She's really interesting.

For favorite character I'd have to say Death. I love his unhurried, almost nonchalant approach to everything! I honestly think he might be Pratchett's truest voice. Sam Vimes is a close second, though, and the constables of Ankh-Morpork in general (with perhaps Cheery and Angua as notable standouts).

Death and Sam Vimes are my top favourites, but I’ve got a weakness for basically all of the main cast. If there was Vimes jewelry I’d be eyeing it (I already got the Death ring. 8’D)

Moist Von Lipwig, he's so wonderfully, yet deservedly, long suffering and clever.

I’m not sure if I can choose just one. I love the roguish charm of Moist, but Lord Vetinari steals absolutely every scene he’s in. Choices, choices.

I have read the first 13 books so far, love them all apart from moving pictures. My favourite character has to be Granny Weatherwax.

Granny Weatherwax

Tiffany Aching

The Librarian

Sam Vimes
Gaspode
The Librarian
Vetinari