I Miss Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett's writing compares memories to unruly furniture, with Rincewind's memory 'terrorizing the other occupants and kicking over the furniture'.
Pratchett's pocket-sized books were perfect for secret teenage reading, hiding in places like classrooms, with themes that appealed to adolescents.
His humor and absurdity contrasted with serious fantasy, treating readers intelligently and resonating with teens overwhelmed by adult expectations.
Characters like Rincewind and the City Watch mirrored teenage experiences, such as feeling inadequate or grappling with identity.
Pratchett's battle with Alzheimer's ('the embuggerance') led to a thoughtful approach to death, including scripting his own ending.
His death in 2015 left a gap for teenagers who once found an 'on-ramp to reading' through his accessible and engaging books.

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