Tim Hergert
Michael Gemar@cjust @hannu_ikonen There are few writers who are as humane and empathetic as Terry while still being as clear-eyed as he was about human nature.
Billiglarper@michaelgemar @cjust @hannu_ikonen
Neil Gaiman comes to mind. He also started the "Books of Magic" series, which actually has some superficial resemblance to Harry Potter.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1093042.The_Books_Of_Magic
@billiglarper @cjust @hannu_ikonen Agreed. I’d also say Douglas Adams, and earlier P. G. Wodehouse. They all recognize human foibles and failings, yet nonetheless have a wry optimism about people.