Austen and Pratchett

[dancingwriter]

A few nights ago I read Terry Pratchett's delightful homage to Jane Austen in his latest, Snuff. As I've continued with the novel, I've come to a surprising realization: while Pride and Prejudice is still my favorite book, Jane Austen has become my second-favorite author, displaced by Pratchett--who in a great many ways is, after all, Austen's heir

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[reikimaster]

omg you're on LJ?!

[dancingwriter]

I'm trying to get back into the LJ habit--we'll see how I do!

[reikimaster]

i like the smaller (read: no) audience and privacy

[dancingwriter]

There's definitely more room for self-expression here than on FB.