Comments on: Love enough to break a heart

By: n nomad

n nomad — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:22:20 +0000

Wow. thanks for posting this wondrous peom/verse/chant/skipping rhyme. I want to memorize it by heart. By any definition it is a really cool work of writing. I deeply enjoy this series, especially hearing them narrated/acted by the phenomenal and hilarious Stephen Briggs on Harper audiobook editions. He truly brings the characters to life and their worlds’ imaginary dimension to another level. Total listening pleasure!

By: iain

iain — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:02:25 +0000

Oh, I’ve read them all, and I hope that he still has a couple left to write. Alzheimer’s is terrible for anyone, but for someone who loves words like Pratchett does, it must be heartbreaking.

I searched for the poem, too, and couldn’t find it, so I ended up keying it in. Like so much of his writing it’s simple, somewhat silly, and (in my opinion) quite moving.

By: Leta

Leta — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:44:12 +0000

Hey there.
I was running a search for the “How do you make a man” rhyme, and your site cropped up. It was surprisingly frustrating to find that rhyme!
I read Terry Pratchett, too (obviously), and I think you’re exactly right about the suspension of disbelief and the unexpected, sparkling heartbreak that slips in.
It’s difficult to articulate to people how good the books are – the fantasy element seems to turn people off; I always stumble over trying to emphasize the humor and satire, and the forgiving parody of the iniquities and kindnesses of human behavior.
Reaper Man is very moving, as is Night Watch (one of my hands down favorites).
If you haven’t read it yet, The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents (also marketed to a younger crowd) is equally excellent.
Here’s to a fellow Discworld enthusiast.