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Sir Terry Pratchett was considered one of Britain’s best-loved authors, and  a grasp of comedian fantasy.

His Discworld novels offered over 100 million copies worldwide, and in them, from 1983 to 2015, he constructed a sprawling fictional universe the place magic and satire collided, and even Death had a dry sense of humour.

He was knighted for companies to literature in 2009, co-wrote the beloved Good Omens with Neil Gaiman, and created characters that stay fan favourites to at the present time – like Granny Weatherwax, Sam Vimes, and Rincewind the wizard – earlier than passing away on the age of 66, having struggled with early-set Alzheimer’s illness for years.

Here, primarily based on scores left by readers on ebook reviewing platform Goodreads, we rank his 11 hottest books:

10. Night Watch (Discworld #29; City Watch #6)

115,203 scores

Thrown again in time throughout a magical storm, Commander Sam Vimes finds himself in Ankh-Morpork’s brutal previous. Forced to tackle a brand new id, he should practice his youthful self and stop a revolution from ending in bloodshed. This darker twenty ninth Discworld entry explores justice, id and ethical compromise.

9. Wyrd Sisters (Discworld #6; Witches #2)

125,674 scores

A satirical spin on Macbeth, Wyrd Sisters sees Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick pulled into royal drama when a usurper takes the throne. Expect ghosts, a lacking child, a travelling theatre troupe and beginner dramatics.

8. Small Gods (Discworld #13)

128,391 scores

Brutha is an easy novice within the highly effective Omnian church – however he’s the one one who can nonetheless hear the voice of their god, Om, now trapped within the physique of a tortoise. This standalone entry mixes theology, politics and Pratchett’s signature satire.

7. Going Postal (Discworld #33; Moist von Lipwig #1)

130,968 scores

Conman Moist von Lipwig is obtainable two selections: he can rebuild the town’s lifeless postal service or be hanged. Faced with golems, psychotic assassins, and bureaucratic chaos, Moist should outwit everybody, together with himself.

6. The Light Fantastic (Discworld #2; Rincewind #2)

161,872 scores

The world is heading for a cataclysm – and its solely hope is the worst wizard on the Disc. Rincewind returns alongside Twoflower and the Luggage as they battle trolls, Death, and cosmic forces. This fast-paced entry is a direct sequel to The Colour of Magic.

5. Equal Rites (Discworld #3; Witches #1)

191,156 scores

When a wizard by chance passes his powers to a lady, younger Eskarina Smith units off to affix Unseen University, which has by no means allowed girls. With Granny Weatherwax by her aspect, she challenges the traditions of the male-dominated magic of her world.

4. Guards! Guards! (Discworld #8; City Watch #1)

224,471 scores

Ankh-Morpork is filled with dragons, secret societies and civic incompetence, and burned-out Sam Vimes groups up with a motley crew of misfits within the Night Watch to save lots of the town from destruction. This one marks the beginning of the beloved City Watch sub-series and introduces a few of Pratchett’s most enduring characters.

3. Mort (Discworld #4; Death #1)

261,182 scores

Honest, curious and awkward Mort turns into an apprentice to Death, however finally ends up making the most important mistake doable: messing with destiny. This fan favorite balances humour with coronary heart, providing one of the crucial accessible entry factors to the Discworld sequence. It additionally begins the journey of Death as considered one of Pratchett’s most philosophical characters.

2. The Colour of Magic (Discworld #1; Rincewind #1)

407,225 scores

Pratchett’s debut Discworld novel introduces Rincewind the cowardly wizard and Twoflower the oblivious vacationer. Their misadventures take them throughout a surreal fantasy world that parodies Tolkien, Le Guin and conventional sword-and-sorcery. This instalment is a cult basic and the beginning of an extended sequence.

1. Good Omens (with Neil Gaiman)

799,086 scores

The finish is close to, however angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley don’t love the thought of going via an apocalypse. They then be a part of forces to attempt to cease the Antichrist, now a schoolboy in rural England. With quirky humour and theological mischief, Good Omens blends British whimsy with sharp commentary on good, evil and the character of humanity. Pratchett’s most well-known ebook has been tailored right into a Emmy and BAFTA-nominated sequence launched in 2019 – now heading into its third and ultimate season.