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the_dave_harmon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
plyn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
pchaas125's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
yavanna95's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
freshetables's review against another edition
4.0
3.87/5 - [Solid]
My second book in the Discworld series, it was probably a mistake to read Sorcery before the other books in Rincewind's story but it was a good read all the same. The new characters were not as strong in my opinion as in Equal Rites and the middle bit is a little meandering, but the ending made this book. Moments in Pratchett's work remind me of Bradbury with a sharp tinge of humor.
Standout moments:
1. Coin, as a young sorcerer led to power by a father trapped in the staff, and his eventually rejection of his father created the strongest new character in this story.
2. The last few sentences of this book create a cliffhanger that simulataneously feels intriguing and satisfying.
My second book in the Discworld series, it was probably a mistake to read Sorcery before the other books in Rincewind's story but it was a good read all the same. The new characters were not as strong in my opinion as in Equal Rites and the middle bit is a little meandering, but the ending made this book. Moments in Pratchett's work remind me of Bradbury with a sharp tinge of humor.
Standout moments:
1. Coin, as a young sorcerer led to power by a father trapped in the staff, and his eventually rejection of his father created the strongest new character in this story.
2. The last few sentences of this book create a cliffhanger that simulataneously feels intriguing and satisfying.
fluffywhiskers's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
karichan10'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
deathmetalheron'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
weskstarzec's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
owl139's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5