tucked_snuggly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
hematthews's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tlcher's review against another edition
4.0
Challenging but worth the work can’t wait to keep diving into this series.
pyrocat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
juniper77's review against another edition
It's like reading a cool parody, but I don't know what things are being parodied. The writing dragged on and on.
pastelkerstin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism
pphair's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
airmid's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
michael_taylor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Boy oh boy. The Colour of Magic is certainly one of the most imaginative books I've read in while. There is so much going on here. Basically, a tourist shows up in Discworld and Rincewind the bumbling wizard is tasked with making sure he has a good time. It's a fantasy adventure with a frantic energy that I don't think I've encountered before. Almost every other page there are new characters with new names and motivations. Sometimes they'll come back later. Sometimes they won't. You've got barbarians, crocodile gods, dryads, water trolls, imaginary dragons, magic frogs, a sentient treasure chest with hundreds of legs, Lady Luck herself, A'tuin The World Turtle and Death. And the list goes on and on.
It's a lot of fun. It's also totally overwhelming. There's enough creativity and humor here that you could fit it into several other books (which apparently Mr. Pratchett has done over the course of 40+ books). I bounced off this book a few times before. Turns out if you sprint along side it sets about the correct pace.
It's a lot of fun. It's also totally overwhelming. There's enough creativity and humor here that you could fit it into several other books (which apparently Mr. Pratchett has done over the course of 40+ books). I bounced off this book a few times before. Turns out if you sprint along side it sets about the correct pace.
saraza3's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25