205 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780861403240
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Colin Smythe
Publication date: 24 November 1983
Description
The first novel of the Discworld series. On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle, a wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. There’s Rincewind, an avaricious but inept wizard, Twoflower, a naive tourist whose murderous luggage moves on h...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,945 reviews
Moods
funny 92%
lighthearted 73%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 38% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Fire/Fire injury, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Murder, RacismMinor
Animal death, Sexism, Misogyny
205 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780861403240
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Colin Smythe
Publication date: 24 November 1983
Description
The first novel of the Discworld series. On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle, a wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. There’s Rincewind, an avaricious but inept wizard, Twoflower, a naive tourist whose murderous luggage moves on h...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,945 reviews
Moods
funny 92%
lighthearted 73%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 38% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Fire/Fire injury, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Murder, RacismMinor
Animal death, Sexism, Misogyny