Pyramids by Terry Pratchett

341 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

It's bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasn't a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, he's been trained at Ankh-Morpork's famed assassins' school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun. First, there's the monumenta...

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Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 67%
mysterious 15%
reflective 9%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
dark 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 32%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 40% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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