I did too (a long time ago when I was 13). But I think there was a change in tone with and continuing after Equal Rites, in that the characters and story were a bit more thorough rather than being, essentially, a sketch-show vehicle for parody and quips.
Besides, it introduces Granny Weatherwax, who is IMO one of his two greatest creations (the other being Vimes of course).
Edit: Oh, by the way, if you're just now working your way through them then (a) I envy you and (b) I recommend reading the Annotated Pratchett File for each book - after you finish each of course: https://www.lspace.org/books/apf/
> I recommend reading the Annotated Pratchett File for each book - after you finish each of course: https://www.lspace.org/books/apf/
Sadly, it’s pretty sparse or non-existent for the later books, but the TVTropes pages on them are usually very good, and cover a lot of the same ground.
Besides, it introduces Granny Weatherwax, who is IMO one of his two greatest creations (the other being Vimes of course).
Edit: Oh, by the way, if you're just now working your way through them then (a) I envy you and (b) I recommend reading the Annotated Pratchett File for each book - after you finish each of course: https://www.lspace.org/books/apf/