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Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett

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rafaamp's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

dirthmergl's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jonathanpalfrey's review against another edition

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3.0

In which the wizards find an unexpected financial reason to take up the game of football, an orc proves his worth, and we’re treated to the love story of Trevor and Juliet. This is not one of the best Discworld stories, and the football content doesn’t really interest me, but much of it is entertainingly written and there are some good new characters.

Towards the end, it becomes more serious and less entertaining.

numinousspirit's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.75

drewsbookreviews's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

bluestarfish's review

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3.0

Football gets a look-in in this one when the violent, sprawling version played all over the streets gets pulled into a different shape with recently discovered "old, traditional rules" of the game. The Unseen Academy has to play a game using no magic either...