Terry Pratchett’s work was so overlooked for so long in life, it feels like a double-edged sword that he’s being held up posthumously as almost the sole example of a man who can both write women and resist abusing them.
I hate that we’re increasingly remembering him as ‘not a wrong’un’ when his brilliant jokes, incredible worldbuilding, warm funny characters and biting critiques of the world are what I want to associate with him.
I guess it just shows how many male writers have tarnished their work with poor/disgusting/criminal behaviour. We live in a sad, strange world.
Feb 16
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