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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
I love the Discworld but I just don't think the counterweight continent is for me.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Glad to see Rincewind back to his old self, great book and can't wait to read the next one
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
From the 9th to the 17th book, Pratchett certainly a LOT of time to think about Rincewind. I feel like Rincewind is actually realized in this one, compared to all the earlier installments of the Rincewind Saga.
I had to remind myself that this series was based mostly in satirized fantasy, and it still holds some of that energy that was established a decade before. But this actually uses that as a stepladder into reaching the top shelf of engagement. I didn't hate Rincewind this time, and Cohen plus his geriatric barbarian crew learning civilization was a treat to behold.
Twoflower came a bit late in the plot, in my opinion. But I'm happy that he showed up at all! It was a pleasant surprise to throw it back all the way to the first books in the Discworld series. This one felt earned.
I had to remind myself that this series was based mostly in satirized fantasy, and it still holds some of that energy that was established a decade before. But this actually uses that as a stepladder into reaching the top shelf of engagement. I didn't hate Rincewind this time, and Cohen plus his geriatric barbarian crew learning civilization was a treat to behold.
Twoflower came a bit late in the plot, in my opinion. But I'm happy that he showed up at all! It was a pleasant surprise to throw it back all the way to the first books in the Discworld series. This one felt earned.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one didn’t feel quite as tight as some of the others. A few of the characters just sort of seemed to be there. But still funny, still charming, still a few stings at the foibles of society. Always love Pratchett
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
There were a lot of uncomfortable racial/ethnic stereotypes that were made the butt of a joke. It was really just uncomfortable. Normally terry Pratchett is really progressive, but probably just give this one a miss
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism