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_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
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
wispy_reviews's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I cannot wait to pick up the next book in this series; the sheer wit and ingenuity is phenomenal! Nowadays I’m constantly worried how the precedent set by Star Wars and Lord of the Rings is restricting how people approach fantasy and science fiction, and going back to old pulp like the Color of Magic is a breath of fresh air. The setting and it’s rules are inventive, and you can tell that Fun was on Pratchett’s mind from the very get go.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
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
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