The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett

The Fifth Elephant

Discworld #24

Terry Pratchett

464 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

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They say that diplomacy is a gentle art. That its finest practitioners are subtle, sophisticated individuals for whom nuance and subtext are meat and drink. And that mastering it is a lifetime's work. But you do need a certain inclination in that ...

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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 3%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

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