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I wouldn't necessarily advocate going right to the beginning, the Rincewind books fit a little uncomfortably in the canon in any event. However I do think it essential to an understanding of the whole to have read at least some of the books in each of the sub-series starring the Witches, the Watch, and Death. There are trilogies for each (though they may be hard to get hold of now) which is what I always lend to interested parties (upon the swearing of an oath signed in blood that they will be returned!)
Having said that, Going Postal does represent the launching point of what might be termed New Discworld, so if you don't mind being a little baffled by references to Discworld history, it's probably not a bad choice ... though I would still consider that you're missing out on the good stuff!
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Going Postal is one of my absolute favourites of those that do not directly involve Vimes and the Watch. Although many of the supporting cast are long-established characters, the main characters are new to this particular tale.
This particular book also develops the idea of the clacks which has led to the terrific idea of keeping his name alive - link[^]
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As others have already noticed, the Discworld series is kind of divided into several mini series[^].
Notably the Rincewind books, Witches, City watch, DEATH and Post Office books.
In my opinion they gain on being read in order within the mini series although not necessary.
My favourite book is probably Wyrd Sisters. It's totally hilarious.
But if you ask me another day you might get another answer.
Oh, don't forget that he's written other books as well. Good Omens[^] is definitely one of his best books.
And I want someone to give Terry Gilliam the money he needs to do the movie!
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I must admit to not being an avid Disc World reader, but I think she has done the right thing, I mean look at Hitch Hikers Guide, you could tell the author had changed even though it said Douglas Adams the temp of 'Mostly Harmless' was different, not better or worse, just different. It wouldn't be right, I am still trying to get a set of luggage!
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Never got into Discworld, but considering the crap Frank Herbert's son has inflicted on us, this is a good thing.
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My favourite always was "The Time Thief" (or whatever the original English title is (I have it in German)), although admittedly I haven't read all the books. And I'm also a fan of the Death character.
The good thing about pessimism is, that you are always either right or pleasently surprised.
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Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own.
I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project.
BUT
I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me.
Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there.
So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius.
Thanks!
-Suz.
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Spoken or written?
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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Danced...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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I love the idea of someone saying good luck to a colleague through the medium of interpretive dance.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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There was a sketch done by Carl Barron once, in which he explored the possibility of police handing you a speeding fine after the end of a short dance, topped-off with a grin and the words "you're elephanted".
Puerile but funny, like much of his stuff.
"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life." - John Lennon
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Easy!
Just say:
Good MHM with that project, by the way, sorry i could find a word that expresses my feelings.
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MessageBox.Show("This is my signature: " + Environment.NewLine + signature);
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You could have:
* Hope all goes well!
* God speed!
* So jealous you're getting this project!
* I WANTED THAT PROJECT YA GET!
veni bibi saltavi
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*Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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An alternate operatic good luck charm, originating from Italy, is the phrase "in bocca al lupo!" ("In the mouth of the wolf") with the response "Crepi il lupo!" ("May the wolf die").
Thank you, Wikipedia
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I Germany one also says "Good time" ( Gute Zeit ) for this kind.
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I've just seen this posted somewhere they were discussing a similar question;
Quote: In German, I'm led to believe that the phrase Schwein Haben (Have pigs!) is used as a way of saying 'good luck.'
Is that true?
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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Kind of, mostly "Schwein haben" is used for scentences like : "Whoa that could have gone bad, Schwein gehabt / Glück gehabt / that was luck!"
So yeah it is kind of similar but rarely used to say good luck, but if someone would say Hab Schwein i would smile
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stgagnon wrote: I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project.
I just want to also wish you GOOD LUCK with this question.
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I just want to tell you both good luck[^]. We're all counting on you.
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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Ah yes, Leslie doing a Leslie.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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