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woweewhoa's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Fatphobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Transphobia
ampharos906's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence, Animal death, Death, Murder, and Blood
streetmuseums's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
moist von SLAY-wig
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Vomit
laedyred's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the first book in the Discworld series I've read and it was a brilliant introduction. It's a clever story with a compelling plot and funny writing. I liked the otherworldly aspects of the setting and fantasy influence. If I'm being picky, I would have liked to see more female characters - or at least had the one woman in the book have an actual storyline.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Vomit
crufts's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adore this book. Out of the entire Discworld series, it's my favourite.
- Questionable hero gets a redemption arc.
- Realistic use of interesting technologies to drive the plot.
- Hilarious jokes.
- Despicable villains.
- That little spark of magic and mystery.
- Expressing a love of letters.
- Ingenious combination of the hero's criminal background and the demands of his present (lawful) employment.
Strongly recommended as a standalone read, even if you haven't read the other Discworld novels.
Minor: Violence and Death
dealingwithdragons's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Animal death and Fatphobia
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