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The Colour Of Magic by Terry Pratchett

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wophy's review against another edition

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4.0

Buena Intro del Mundo Disco. Al principio me costó leerme pero luego del tirón

tildy08's review

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3.0

My first Terry Pratchett book. Although I liked the book, I found it hard to follow at times. It jumped around so much it was like I had to continually refocus. Either way I plan on reading more of the series.

greenidmnstr's review against another edition

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5.0

I like this book better than Hitchhiker's Guide. Don't worry, I still have my towel, but I just found this to be way funnier.

This book made me laugh from the beginning till the end. I didn't have any particular expectations and I didn't worry too much about the opinions of others, so I had a great time experiencing this book. Where some of Adams' humor was lost on me, Pratchett's made complete sense. Where Adams' science bored me, Pratchett's fantasy entertained.

Even though book 1 gets a lot of (unwarranted) hate, I thought it was a great journey. Of course the books could stand alone...that's the brilliance of Pratchett...but I think reading them in sequence works well for the jokes and the overall story. I don't think you need to keep them all in order, but at least sequence the storylines.

bradharmar's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

desolation73's review

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4.0

Id tried to read Terry Pratchett when I was younger, I admired the man in many interviews I saw him and especially his brave battle with Alzheimer's and his stand for assisted suicide.

Now onto the book, it was silly, absurd, absolute nonsense, fun, and wouldnt work in another writer's hands, the work of a genius and this supposedly isnt one of his best books. After youve read a really long epic fantasy this is the man to turn too for some respite.

Ill definately be returning to discworld but with a lot of books to read I couldnt tell you when.