Quoth Pratchett...

The pen is mightier than the sword. But only if the sword is very small, and the pen very long and sharp. Such is the wit and humour permeating much of Terry Pratchett's writing. His books are, most of them, part of what is known as the Discworld series and are to be found under the fantasy section in the MPH, Kinokuniya or Borders bookstores near you! Although written in a fantasy setting, Pratchett's work (Discworld) is more accurately considered satire, and pretty damned good one at that. There is very little left of popular culture that Pratchett has not poked fun at, employing the wit, humour and irony that typically define a Pratchett novel. The best thing is, you never can take in all the subtle jokes in one reading, which gives the books re-reading value. First timers may take a while to appreciate this unusual style of writing, but those who persevere will come to appreciate the world T.P. has created and be very much the gladder for it. Whilst entertaining in the extreme, a number of his books adopt a more serious tone, at times giving the reader pause to examine the characters themselves and insights the writer has chosen to reveal through them. These personally I consider the best, as they make you think as well as laugh, as one reviewer put it succintly. Tremendously entertaining, easy to read and at times profound, it is everything good satire should be.