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Old 09-24-2023, 03:14 AM   #7551
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You should read the Discworld novels. The underlying problems and solutions in each book are different, and diverge more-so as the series goes along and Pratchett finds his stride. Even the humor varies and isn't always predictable. Probably the only really consistent formula is the use of footnotes, but those are often some of the funniest things in the novels. Characters evolve over time as well, so their actions aren't always formulaic beyond basic character traits.
I stopped after about fifteen or so as it felt like I'd internalised his voice so much I could tell what was coming next, what the jokes would be etc. They started to feel very 'same-y'. Maybe I should give them another go starting with some later ones.

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