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wizzardhat · 3 years

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alright im reading/rereading all discworld books in (approximate) order. Because only some of them are available through audible I'm kind of alternating between two at a time because the ones that aren't on audible I have to listen to on my computer, which is how I managed to finish Mort before The Light Fantastic. I'm still calling it "in order" though because i make my own rules and i am a god of my own making

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So far I've (finally) finished The Colour Of Magic (probably my 4th or 5th attempt lmao), re-read Equal Rite & Mort, and now I'm alternating between Wyrd Sisters & The Light Fantastic--very close to finishing the latter so I'll be on to Sourcery soon, which I'm hype about bc I've been told this was the Book Terry recommended people start with.

To me the issue with TCOM is Terry hadn't quite nailed down how to really bring his characters to life just yet--I can already tell that TLF is kind of bending in the right direction but as early as Equal Rites that spark is totally there. I have a feeling that that's the main reason why I found it hard to feel invested in Rincewind so I'm excited for Sourcery, since it'll be the first novel focused on him after we get over the hump. Also his cameo in Mort definitely hit different when I actually had enough context to appreciate it.

I completely forgot how much i loved Mort. I remembered enjoying it a lot but I forgot how genuinely cute Ysabell & Mort are and also absolutely ICONIC Death lines such as CURRY TIME! and I AM SADNESS which annihilate me every single time without fail. Also I'm weak and Mort's "don't leave me" after he breaks out of the Death Trance has been Living In My Head Rent Free as the cool kids on Twitter love to say. I have not felt an urge to draw sappy fanart in probably a full decade but I am feeling it rn.

AND THEN THERE'S

GRANNY

WHOMST I LOVE

Granny is really like...not my comfort character in the sense that people usually use now. Comfort characters generally leave you feeling as though you've visited with an old friend, but one who is approximately your equal and therefore someone you relate to heavily. Granny leaves me feeling as though finally I've had a chance to talk to someone who I actually believe knows what they're talking about, has it all figured out, and who I genuinely aspire to be more like, and I feel better for it, and more equipped to deal with life. Like, when I Need An Adult, I wanna read a book with Granny in it. Genuine role model material, even with her many imperfections. PTerry's ability to write interesting, flawed, loveable women is always wonderful and refreshing, but what I love most about Granny is that she is badass and unfeminine and powerful and nothing about her revolves in any way about her attractiveness nor any romantic arc. Arguably peak ace and possibly aro rep. Someone who is respected, and admired, and fails to meet any expectation that women are usually held to. Everything is on her terms. And she is just...incredible and i love her so much.

I think that's it for now. I actually had to throw this in drafts last night and I finished TLF this morning and I'm about an 8th the way in to Sourcery so, we will see how that goes.

Also this may be an unpopular opinion, but I think the Blue Sky 2-part tv movie about TCOM & TLF is arguably a lot better than the actual books--it cuts out a lot but it captures the right amount of Discworld magic & the adjustments to the characters are a lot easier to get invested in. To be honest I watched it before I finished Sourcery, so I was surprised that while the movie made a small effort to show Twoflower & Rincewind becoming friends, and their goodbye was warm and felt appropriately awkward but bittersweet, the book was just straight up awkward. And to be honest I miss the little guy and I'm sad he won't pop up until way down the line in Interesting Times.

#discworld #terry pratchett #discworld reread 2k21 lets go #mutuals who love discworld please interact #or who don't love discworld #or who aren't mutuals #who may become mutuals in fact #wink

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levikra · 5 years

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About me

And dis is me, hi!

Name/Alias: I'm Levikra, which is one of the dozens of nicknames I have, but yeah, Levikra it is rn and not gonna change it. Real name is Eva (pronounced as YEA-VAH, cuz russian xd), you can also call me Vasya (from Evasya, which also hella cute btw).

Birthday: 1st of May

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Height: 5'4''

Hobbies: drawing, singing stuff (not bad tho, well, not completely bad), writing, playing games, reading books and fanfictions (sup Pika and Schoute!).

Favourite colour: it's difficult to choose, but maybe mint and light pink.

Favourite book: oh dang, the first book of The Witcher series! I literally cried cuz it's so beautifully written.

Last Song I Heard: Hidden Citizens - Paint It Black (Epic Trailer Version). Got goosebumps listening to it.

Last Film I Watched: How To Train A Dragon!

The first one out of 3(?). Insanely cute and wholesome!

Inspiration for my muse(s):

Mostly music, games, images created by my fantasy! And of course the works of other artists, or any creator in particular!!!

When I see someone's work of art, I get filled with urge to create like a crazy machine xdd

Dream Job: oof. Just oof.

I want to become a translator, because I really love languages. English is not my first language, but the first that caught my interest when I was 7 y.o. You know those educational tv-shows? I was binging to one in childhood, learning bit by bit some English words. Now I have an experience of learning Korean for 2 years and some of Polish!

As for art, I don't want to make a full-time career from drawing things, especially because art is personal and dear to me, I put a lot of emotions and energy in my drawings. I want to make commissions and gain whatever else I can from my art. But mostly - I want to make people happy, joyful, and not strain myself with responsibility in a face of hobby, that in fact helps cope with everyday draining responsibilities I have.

Meaning Behind the URL:

Well that one is funny xD

So Levikra was just a random word, but I precisely remember that it is actually a combination of real different words - levi (leviy - left in russian, and ikra - shin). So yeah, left shin xdd.

And another interpretation is that Levikra contains my name, like, lEVikrA.

Thanks for the tag, @pikapeppa and @lethendralis-paints!!

And I tag whoever sees this post and feels like sharing about themselves!

#tag meme #i made this post 3 times but posted it to another blog #smh stupid me xd #personal stuff

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