I started reading books a few months back. Hopped on Discworld, Color of Magic.
I have read about 20+ pages till now and I’m getting trouble in it. Like if it is written in that way or I am just dumb to not understand it.
Like I just can’t make scenes in my head. I have to reread it again and again and still fail to make things up in my head.
FYI, I’m not that newbie, I’ve read books like The Forever War, Johannas Cabal, and books lengthening about 250+ pages in just 3-4 days.
And if it’s written in that way, PLease suggest me few books in that series which are easy to read.
by Doofhenshmurtz
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It can be when you begin, yes. Give it some time and you’ll get used to it. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the humour is in almost every single sentence – it’s a lot to take in! But it’s a very fun story.
Also, I’ll say that the first two Discworld aren’t as good as others a bit later in the series – ergo, if you don’t like it but still want to read Discworld, try Mort (#4) instead. Death who loves cats is particularly fun.
Equal Rites (#3) is also good, very different story to Colour of Magic and Light Fantastic, focuses on different characters, but is also at the start of the series.
the vast majority of discworld fans will agree that the best place to start the series is very much *not* with the first book. it’s great in the context of the whole, but it’s not pratchett’s best work, especially when compared to the rest. i’d suggest picking out one of the [mini-series](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discworld#/media/File:Discworld_Reading_Order_Guide_3.0_(cropped).jpg) and starting with the first of those books. from there either continue the series if you liked it or try a different one if you still didn’t quite go for it. the night’s watch is a big favorite, though i have a personal fondness for death.
I really struggled with the Color of Magic, and I thought the people who recommended Discworld to me were crazy. They said to start with Guards! Guards! I did, and I fell in love with Discworld.
His books are written very much in his British English, so more like Douglas Adams and Neil Gaiman. Once you get into how their language flows they become less challenging.
Yeah. I love them, but it’s very confusing. The narrative constantly jumps around and th elack of chapters makes things worse.