The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett

The Fifth Elephant

Discworld #24

Terry Pratchett with Stephen Briggs (Narrator)

10 hours, 47 minutes • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced
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Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was ambassador to the country of Uberwald. Now he has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). Sam is out of time, out of luck and already out of breath.

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Moods

adventurous 91%
funny 91%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 37%
reflective 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
emotional 14%
dark 11%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 6%
challenging 4%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.28

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