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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
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There are some harmful and outdated jokes, particularly towards Indigenous people, in this text and the sequel.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.fiveredhens's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
2.75
i loved the style of writing but i wasn't in the mood for short stories ig so it took me a month to finish
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
the casual orientalism/colonialism was pretty bad
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