Okay, this has nothing to do with BPD, but it's my blog so there. :p
I recently read another Terry Pratchett book (he is by far my favorite author), and I have to add this in there! Reaper Man is part of his famous Discworld series (no need to read them in order so get started! XD ). The storyline is about my favorite character, DEATH. He is pretty much forced into retirement, which causes some mayhem on Discworld as people who are supposed to die don't really quite make it that far, including a wizard named Windle, who is by far ready to leave his mortal coil. Er, disc. Something.
Terry Pratchett books are a work of genius because not only is the writing style superb, hilarious, and surprisingly easy to read while still being massively intelligent, the content itself is always amazing. His books are almost always satirical, and his characters very realistic and easy to relate to.
In Thief of Time (my first and favorite book by him), the theme is about time and individuality, as well as conformity and what's normal. It also makes fun of the educational system and mental illness. In Small Gods he handles the tough subject of religion versus belief, as well as corruption and sticking to your guns, so to speak. In Mort the book focused on love, how you shouldn't always interfere with things, and somewhat about growing up and making something out of yourself.
The best part is that these subjects are all somewhat hidden behind the story itself, which is always hilarious. I may be reading too much into the books but for once, I doubt it.
Aaaand that's my post on Terry Pratchett, author extraordinaire. Now go read a book!
+Eden
I recently read another Terry Pratchett book (he is by far my favorite author), and I have to add this in there! Reaper Man is part of his famous Discworld series (no need to read them in order so get started! XD ). The storyline is about my favorite character, DEATH. He is pretty much forced into retirement, which causes some mayhem on Discworld as people who are supposed to die don't really quite make it that far, including a wizard named Windle, who is by far ready to leave his mortal coil. Er, disc. Something.
Terry Pratchett books are a work of genius because not only is the writing style superb, hilarious, and surprisingly easy to read while still being massively intelligent, the content itself is always amazing. His books are almost always satirical, and his characters very realistic and easy to relate to.
In Thief of Time (my first and favorite book by him), the theme is about time and individuality, as well as conformity and what's normal. It also makes fun of the educational system and mental illness. In Small Gods he handles the tough subject of religion versus belief, as well as corruption and sticking to your guns, so to speak. In Mort the book focused on love, how you shouldn't always interfere with things, and somewhat about growing up and making something out of yourself.
The best part is that these subjects are all somewhat hidden behind the story itself, which is always hilarious. I may be reading too much into the books but for once, I doubt it.
Aaaand that's my post on Terry Pratchett, author extraordinaire. Now go read a book!
+Eden
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