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Mossfern

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7. Pratchett's Death character

Reply to LearnedHand (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:12 PM

Jul 3

made me not afraid of death.

I've read all of Discworld and I'm ready to go through it all over again.
Pratchett's works make so much sense - like the witches.
Almost every day I decide which witch to emulate.

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Terry Pratchett may have had the best take on humanistic existentialism ever... [View all] sir pball Jul 3 OP

Death is my favorite of all the Diskworld characters LearnedHand Jul 3 #1

I think He's one of the all-time favorites amongst the fandom. sir pball Jul 3 #2

Sam is definitely in the 2 spot LearnedHand Jul 3 #3

You...don't know Binky?? sir pball Jul 3 #4

Oh right! I forgot that was his name LearnedHand Jul 3 #6

It'a always a good time to reread Discworld! nt sir pball Monday #11

Pratchett's Death character Mossfern Jul 3 #7

When I read the books I hear Christopher Lee. Blue Full Moon Saturday #10

I like Moist. I thought i liked the suitcase but Moist is it. Srkdqltr Jul 3 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Oneironaut Jul 3 #8

This is lovely! Death is the greatest gift to humanity. Oneironaut Jul 3 #9