Recently I've been reading some of the Discworld books, by Terry Pratchett, with my family. The series in question starts with Wee Free Men and follows the adventures of Tiffany, a 9 year girl who may or may not be a witch. What I've found in Pratchett is a writer with a strong sense of the absurd. There is a similarity between his writing style and that of Douglas Adams. Humor that surprises laces nearly every page of the novel, stitched into the fabric of the story seamlessly.
Humor aside, the heroine is brave, resourceful and nearly fearless. There are plenty of fantasy creatures in a setting that is comfortable in its unfamiliarity. I admire his ability to tell a story that is enjoyable and deeper than it first appears, with a great sense of humor amid the seriousness. I would love to be able to tell a story as simply and enjoyably.
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