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un_savoury's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery and Sexism
Minor: Cursing
simon326's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A light-hearted and fast-paced introduction to the Discworld and the menagerie of characters that call it home.
The story of the failed wizard, Rincewind, and the world's first tourist, Twoflower as well as his luggage is an amusing adventure full of colourful characters and bizarre locations to explore as our heroes (although they certainly don't feel very heroic themselves, one out of ignorance and the other out of pure terror) find themselves thrust into the role of prota onists in a game played by gods and find themselves dodging Death at every turn (sometimes quite literally).
The imagination on display by Pratchett in creating this world and its characters is very enjoyable and the world seems to fit together with its own curious logic which can be very pleasing. It's an excellent read for those who enjoy this style as well as those who need a bit of fresh air after reading more serious stuff.
The story of the failed wizard, Rincewind, and the world's first tourist, Twoflower as well as his luggage is an amusing adventure full of colourful characters and bizarre locations to explore as our heroes (although they certainly don't feel very heroic themselves, one out of ignorance and the other out of pure terror) find themselves thrust into the role of prota onists in a game played by gods and find themselves dodging Death at every turn (sometimes quite literally).
The imagination on display by Pratchett in creating this world and its characters is very enjoyable and the world seems to fit together with its own curious logic which can be very pleasing. It's an excellent read for those who enjoy this style as well as those who need a bit of fresh air after reading more serious stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
sockandkey's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Xenophobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Classism
There are some harmful and outdated jokes, particularly towards Indigenous people, in this text and the sequel. However, is never anything relevant for more than about two pages. There are also a handful of “man in a dress” jokes. One of the main characters is extremely unaware about his own wealth, which is played as a joke and not really expanded upon. There is also a fire as a main subplot.
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