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ampharos906's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Confinement
_al's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
continuing my way through Discworld books: I heard so many times how this one isn't good for early readers of the series, and honestly, I understand that now. But, I wanted something fun and relaxing to read in bits in few times I got time for the book and this book provided that. It's certainly a product of its decade and being the first work. Still, I had fun. Main characters are amusing and their shenanigans are extremely hilarious, worldbuilding is extremely rich and creative but never overwhelming. I think it drags in the middle and second to part being the least fun isnt helping. So yeah, it isn't a great start of Discworld series but as second or third one and for the purpose of relaxing and getting to know the world better it's fine. 2.5 stars, .5 for entertainment value, especially in the first half.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
Minor: Slavery
doovdoesbooks's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
naomi_k's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Violence, Xenophobia, Death, Slavery, Torture, Alcohol, and Animal cruelty
angelfireeast24's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Murder, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
nightstitch96's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Slavery
surdiablo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've been told aplenty before that it's better to read Mort or Guards! Guards! as your first entry to Discworld, but being the sucker I am for following publication order always, I went with The Colour of Magic. I can happily declare there's no regret, as I thoroughly enjoyed reading the adventures of Rincewind and Co. The book is rather fast-paced and lighthearted, following an episodic format where each chapter contains a different escapade. I found the world and the characters fascinating despite their whimsical nature. The prose is excellent and the adventures are thrilling, as the group finds themselves in mortal peril every time, managing to escape through creative, often humorous ideas ( maybe not always, considering the ending which is a cliffhanger, well literally and figuratively.😄 The main attraction of the book is undoubtedly its humor. There's an abundance of wordplay, slapstick, wittiness, and most of all, absurd humor. I get the impression that it might be too silly or quirky for some, and the story can feel disconnected due to the episodic nature, but fortunately, none of that bothered me. The Mimic Chest and the Death himself are my favorite characters regardless of their limited appearance. While there weren't any instances that made me belly-laugh, I found myself smiling or chuckling often, and the last similar experience I had was when I read the First Law series. I look forward to consuming the remaining books as they can only get better from this point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Slavery
tangleroot_eli's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I haven't read Color of Magic since 2009. Having read other Discworld in between, I really understand now why Pratchett called it and The Light Fantastic "essays in the craft." This is a chaotic whirlwind of a book and not exactly good, compared to later books in the series. And that's part of what makes in awesome. What a gift we were given, to watch Discworld's (and Pratchett's) progress across the decades. Don't read it for what it is; read it for what it's building the foundation for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, Confinement, Alcohol, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, and Slavery
pastelkerstin's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury