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Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett

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natato's review against another edition

3.0

This was a really good time - I feel like it would've maybe been 3.5-4 stars if I hadn't had to read it over several phases when it was available from my library 😅

henrybrunisholz's review against another edition

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3.5

A bit disconnected and hard to follow plot wise, but I liked death as bill door a lot.

purpleacidboots's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-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

4.0

amallard's review against another edition

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4.25

"You're really going to die?"
YES. IT WILL BE A GREAT ADVENTURE.

That's it. That's the premise.

Reaper Man challenged me. It got me asking the hard questions, like:

How do vampires shave?
Why is Lupine so hot?
Is something happening?

There was a great suspended, anticipatory feeling. I was waiting for something. I wasn't sure what. Some great evolution in the events? I don't know.

It wasn't as funny as other Discworld novels I've read, but that's not a bad thing. It's soft and it's sad. The sobriety of it made it all the more poignant. That's a rare overtone for a Pratchett book, and I thought it was wonderful that he did it.

alangley's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

8797999's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow! What a fun and super read, thoroughly enjoyed this one and of the three I have read so far, this is top of the list. I think I will be hard pressed to better this.

The story was excellent and quite amusing. Death is a superb character and the end did choke me a little.

And also added cuteness with the Death of Rats (and fleas).