The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett

The Color of Magic

Discworld #1

Terry Pratchett

fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

277 pages | first published 1983

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Imagine, if you will . . . a flat world sitting on the backs of four elephants who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. In truth, the Discworld is not so different from our own. Yet, at the same time, very different . . . but not so mu...
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Moods

funny 92%
adventurous 91%
lighthearted 72%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
dark 1%
emotional 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 37% | Character: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

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