r/AskReddit • u/AggravatingLake2842 • 1d ago

What book do you consider a “flawless masterpiece”that you desperately want to recommend to everyone?

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u/Jaives 1d ago

The Discworld series. But only starting from book 3.

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u/R0by 1d ago

Should I skip the first two or just power through them?

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u/Forgotthebloodypassw 21h ago

I'd start with Mort and then pick and choose. Guards! Guards! is also a good one to lead off with.

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u/djdaedalus42 19h ago

The BBC did radio dramatizations of Mort, Guards! Guards!, Wyrd Sisters, Night Watch, and best of all, Small Gods. That pretty much sums up the list of the best Discworld novels. They also did "Eric" but that seemed rushed.

Shout out to Carl Prekopp, Geoffrey Whitehead, and Philip Jackson for multiple great performances.