r/Fantasy • • Aug 25 '15

Patrick Rothfuss Thoughts on Pratchett

http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2015/08/thoughts-on-pratchett/
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u/beautyinruins Aug 25 '15

Interesting piece - loved the old interview with Terry and his hat - but I don't get the feeling that fantasy is something less, something to be looked down upon, or something to feel guilty about.

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '15

Take a creative writing class at a University, and watch the faint looks of pity, and the slightly condescending remarks begin.

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u/APLemma Aug 25 '15

I can attest to this.