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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 51 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

Terry Pratchet was a prodigious author. You could do a lot worse than then 41 Discworld novels. Whether you begin at the beginning, with The Colour of Magic or pick up from Mort or Equal Rites, or just dive in anywhere because its more a composite of characters dancing around a magical universe than a linear narrative of fiction, you won't be disappointed.

If you want something to seriously chew on, Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson are also notoriously prodigious. "The Eye of the World" can be read as a stand alone for a brilliant piece of high fantasy or as the intro to a 13,000 page epic. Meanwhile, Sanderson's "Mistborn" series is a solid, but not exhausting, read with a great opening heist as a hook and a strong payoff at the end of the trilogy.

If you're going for another classic, though, try "Redwall". Brian Jacques is a fantastic writer and his first work is arguably his best (although I've got a special place in my heart for the prequel, Martin the Warrior). Asimov's "I, Robot" is a fantastic anthology of mini-SciFi thrillers. Joe Abecrombie's "Best Served Cold" is a fantastic medieval era revenge thriller. "Redshirts" is a clever little Star Trek inspired comedy that likely inspired the "Lower Decks" franchise. "John Dies At The End" is a comedy-horror that finds a delightful spot right in between J.D. Salinger's Catcher In the Rye and H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow over Innsmouth.

Don't feel sad your story has ended. Feel glad a new one is just around the corner.

[–] UniversalBasicJustice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Tossing Malazan Book of the Fallen into the "chewy" pile!

Also seconding Redwall, Brandon Sanderson and Terry Pratchett. Robert Jordan likes to tug braids for chapters at a time but there's still good nuggets throughout.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Malazan Book of the Fallen

Flipping through the synopsis and my interest is definitely piqued. Idk if I can do ten big volumes any time soon, but I'll try to remember this if I ever have enormous free time on my hands.

Its definitely worth the time investment. World building is amazing, very wide variety of character perspectives and motivations. I'll admit, I've never actually finished the series either. I made it to book 8 twice before falling off because you're right, ten massive books is a lot. I do have book 8 on order now, going to start from there this time.

Also if you or anyone reading this comment likes black metal check out Caladan Brood. The project is named after a Malazan character and all the songs on their single album are rooted in various plots from the series.

[–] TheKingBombOmbKiller@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

Tress of the Emerald Sea is the most Good Omens like book Brandon Sanderson has written (he cited it as an inspiration), and is a good jumping on point for the Cosmere.

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

For Terry Pratchett, I can recommend watching the Colour of Magic movies. They are free on Youtube. That should get you into the spirit of the Discworld.

And when going for the DEATH books, I'd recommend starting with Reaper Man instead of Mort. A much more fun book. Mort can be read afterwards.

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[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

One Piece looming over the wall

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[–] dalekcaan@feddit.nl 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That feeling when you've watched 1125 episodes of One Piece and you're still waiting for the next one

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Theres 1145 episodes tho? You missing out on Kumas backstory and it hits hard

[–] dalekcaan@feddit.nl 5 points 2 months ago

Heh no worries, I'm caught up, just pulled the highest number I was sure we passed out of my ass. And I agree, Kuma and Bonney's arc was very moving

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Lifehack : Pick a HUGE field like math or computer science.

Hyperfixate on number theory for one month then algebra for month then calculus for one month then trigonometry for one month and so on.

Also people will praise you for studying so much after 2 years.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Wait you can choose what you hyperfixate on?

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

You can influence yourself, or nudge yourself.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I know, I was trying to be funny... mostly. (it is actually extremely difficult to control what you fixate on though)

[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The rest of Terry Pratchets works. And then there is nothing.

[–] Malgas@beehaw.org 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I still haven't read The Shepherd's Crown for this exact reason. I'm not ready to never have a new Discworld book.

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 months ago

I cried reading it. Like, heavy sobs.

[–] Coldgoron@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 months ago

The Murderbot Diaries.

[–] swab148@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Rewatch Star Trek, obviously!

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Never seen ds9 outside a couple reruns when I was a kid. Pretty decent actually. Not nearly as much interspecies terrorism as I assumed there'd be.

[–] Rose_Thorne@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Reread Good Omens. Keep reading it until you can open the book to any random page and continue reading without missing a beat. Let the text flow through you like water until it becomes a part of who you are. Then pick up Discworld.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I can't. All my SSD space has been taken up by both memes and Star Trek (not even a fucking joke) and I has no space for anymore.

I mean that both literally (my PC is dying, I am having to cannibalize old stuff and I hate this) and figuratively (breain)

[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 months ago

Doesn't change the fact that brain doesn't have the space for it

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What is good omens? I read the sci-fi shelves in their entirety growing up, so I've likely read it... But if I haven't, I could really use a new hyperfixation

[–] gnu@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 months ago

It's high quality comedy from Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The base idea being that the biblical antichrist and final battle is real and approaching but the angel and demon who are meant to be leading the battle between good and evil have decided that after thousands of years on earth they're actually ok with the status quo.

It's also a TV series which was a reasonable adaptation (at least the first series, haven't watched past that) but the book is as usual superior.

[–] deaf_fish@midwest.social 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I thought the good omens show was really good. I haven't read the book.

[–] Rose_Thorne@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

The show did really well to adapt the book, but like is often the case, there's a few changes and cuts for a better narrative flow for the medium.

I'd give the show a solid 8/10, with the book being a full 10/10, perfect balance of comedy with drama, and you can really feel Gaiman and Pratchett coming together to tell a story with both unique voices carrying through.

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] GenXLiberal@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Yes! Go in cold - no spoilers

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[–] iCoconuts@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

American Gods, The Magicians, West World, Sandman, The Good Place.

[–] Thteven@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Warhammer has more lore than a single person can absorb but somehow I don't think that's your style lol

Have you read any of Terry Pratchett's other books? They're fantastic.

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[–] mr_account@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Very relatable meme, as someone who just binge watched all of Invincible in a day to turn off the bad thoughts

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Hazbin Hotel.

Already watched that?

Helluva Boss

Done with that, too?

Project Goldfish

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[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

You should consider Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)
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[–] BilSabab@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] Maven@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Did you just recommend Star Trek to someone named Stamets?

[–] BilSabab@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (3 children)

it was fairly on the nose and I thought everyone will have a laugh about it. I was wrong

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[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Oh you poor sweet innocent summer child... Star Trek is 90% of my personality

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[–] Jhuskindle@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Our flag means death

[–] captnanonymous@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke: Stunningly gorgeous, dense fantasy novel. The BBC miniseries was also well done.

The Gray House by Mariam Petrosyan: Immersive, beautiful, novel that feels like a strange dream you don't necessarily want to wake up from.

[–] Unpigged@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Read the Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephens. Maybe start with Cryptonomicon.

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[–] TheRealKuni@piefed.social 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Listen to the audiobook for Dungeon Crawler Carl. The book is good, but the audiobook is incredible. One of the best I’ve ever heard!

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

I'm glad I saw this. I bought this ages ago and never listened to it. I'll have to give it a try.

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[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Scalzi - both The Kaiju Preservation Society and Starter Villain are terrific.

[–] deaf_fish@midwest.social 2 points 2 months ago

Just realized I was doing the thing in the meme. Yikes! Well now I got to think about that.

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