Some would say that he really hit his stride with Small Gods, a novel that explored religion, politics, and the nature of belief. Pratchett would continue to evolve as a writer, and his books became more complex, more intricately plotted, and more coherent in tone over time. Although his very first Discworld novel (The Colour of Magic) and its sequel (The Light Fantastic) were excellent books that would have you laughing helplessly, they were largely parodies of the heroic fantasy novels that were so popular at the time. With a career that has spanned 40 books, and short stories and monographs, it's not surprising that fans all have their own favourites of Pratchett's books. Pratchett's works are hugely appealing to geeks, for their sense of outsider humour, and the fact that he regularly made throwaway jokes about computers, technology, and science. It is also, perhaps, as fitting a goodbye from Pratchett as you can possibly hope for. The book is now available in India on the Kindle store, and also as an imported hardcover. Just before his death, he finished working on The Shepherd's Crown, which has since been confirmed to be the last Discworld novel, and the last Pratchett title published. Best known as the creator of the Discworld series of books, Pratchett had announced in 2007 that he was suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In March this year, the legendary author Sir Terry Pratchett died at the age of 66.
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