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darthflauschi's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hippenreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this read. How Terry Pratchett took on huge issues of culture, colonization, and religion with his brand of humor was masterful. Great read for a young adult but just as good for older generations.
danodewi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
naitane's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
paulinia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mabechel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Xenophobia
physicsphilip's review against another edition
3.0
It's been a few months since I've read this, and it wasn't very memorable, so my memory of the book is a bit hazy. Never mind, eh?
I'm probably one of the few people in the world who hasn't read anything Discworld-related (something I should really do something about), but I still enjoyed this book.
The basic plot and characters are good and solid - there's nothing that particularly stands out as genius, though. The only genuine gripe I had was his science-is-better-than-religion message that went throughout the book. Maybe my personal opinion embellished that aspect of the book, but his opinions seemed particularly blatant and one-sided - no subtlety.
Otherwise there's nothing that particularly bothered me with the book: with an author with as much experience as Pratchett you'd hope he knew how to create a good story by now. But unless you're a diehard Pratchett fan, I don't see any immediate need to read this book. I picked this book up at the library because I was after some books to read over the summer. If you're short of books to read, I'd suggest you do the same, but don't rush to make it your number one must-read book.
I'm probably one of the few people in the world who hasn't read anything Discworld-related (something I should really do something about), but I still enjoyed this book.
The basic plot and characters are good and solid - there's nothing that particularly stands out as genius, though. The only genuine gripe I had was his science-is-better-than-religion message that went throughout the book. Maybe my personal opinion embellished that aspect of the book, but his opinions seemed particularly blatant and one-sided - no subtlety.
Otherwise there's nothing that particularly bothered me with the book: with an author with as much experience as Pratchett you'd hope he knew how to create a good story by now. But unless you're a diehard Pratchett fan, I don't see any immediate need to read this book. I picked this book up at the library because I was after some books to read over the summer. If you're short of books to read, I'd suggest you do the same, but don't rush to make it your number one must-read book.
idicalini's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
What a delightful story. It's very Pratchett in the societal issues that come to play, but it is done in the typical lighthearted-but-also-not way that makes it a delight to read.