Reviews

Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett

hesterprentice's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I love Terry Pratchett but this one was not my favorite! It was amusing but the wizard plot was not as interesting as the Death story. 

shanab's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

lisamchuk's review against another edition

3.0

To many wizards and such, not enough Death, though it gets there by the end.

b3lsibub's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

sam_t1027's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

mermaid42's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

alecjira's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Taking after a close friend of mine, I am currently trying to read a Discworld book every so often in between reading other books, and when I eventually finish the series, I will be distraught. However, I have been reassured as to its rereadability, so there's that. 

I love how this book grapples with mortality, and its main conceit (having Death himself experience what it's like to know he's going to die) is incredibly effective at being a vehicle for this idea's exploration.

This book didn't take me by the collar and force me to read it. It set the table and offered me tea and biscuits, and for that I am grateful. I have hope for further Death novels though. Now that I know the character better maybe I'll be more invested in future reads. I particularly loved Death's anger at another iteration of Death wearing a crown and the interactions with Azreal leading up to the time Death spends with Miss Flitworth.

I give Reaper Man four stars.

feewildfire's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

lividphoenix's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.5

vampari's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75