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A review by reader_of_rohan
The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
2.5
I have two year elevens at school who have been desperate for me to read Discworld. They didn't want me to start with this one, but I hate doing things out of order. I was told regardless of what I felt about this one, I should read at least up to book three before I give up, as the third book is where it gets good... It might take a while for me to get there though.
I wanted to love it; I really did. Every time the kids talk about these books, they make them sound so fun. The reality for me was that I couldn't remember who was who aside from the two main protagonists, because their names were just gibberish. I didn't find much of it funny, though I do love Douglas Adams, so I'm not averse to bizarre humour in general... This just didn't really hit for me. I liked the luggage.
I wanted to love it; I really did. Every time the kids talk about these books, they make them sound so fun. The reality for me was that I couldn't remember who was who aside from the two main protagonists, because their names were just gibberish. I didn't find much of it funny, though I do love Douglas Adams, so I'm not averse to bizarre humour in general... This just didn't really hit for me. I liked the luggage.