Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett

Carpe Jugulum

Discworld #23

Terry Pratchett

285 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

In a fit of enlightenment democracy and ebullient goodwill, King Verence invites Uberwald's undead, the Magpyrs, into Lancre to celebrate the birth of his daughter. But once ensconced within the castle, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, sun-lovi...

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Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 43%
dark 17%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
hopeful 15%
emotional 13%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 29%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

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