tangleroot_eli's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I haven't read Color of Magic since 2009. Having read other Discworld in between, I really understand now why Pratchett called it and The Light Fantastic "essays in the craft." This is a chaotic whirlwind of a book and not exactly good, compared to later books in the series. And that's part of what makes in awesome. What a gift we were given, to watch Discworld's (and Pratchett's) progress across the decades. Don't read it for what it is; read it for what it's building the foundation for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, Confinement, Alcohol, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, and Slavery
wispy_reviews's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I cannot wait to pick up the next book in this series; the sheer wit and ingenuity is phenomenal! Nowadays I’m constantly worried how the precedent set by Star Wars and Lord of the Rings is restricting how people approach fantasy and science fiction, and going back to old pulp like the Color of Magic is a breath of fresh air. The setting and it’s rules are inventive, and you can tell that Fun was on Pratchett’s mind from the very get go.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
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
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