266 pages • first pub 2000 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780380978953
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 07 November 2000
Description
In this, his twenty-fifth Discworld novel, Pratchett turns his pen on, well, the pen. Or, rather, the press, and its power to disseminate and create the truth. The lesser son of one of Ankh most privileged families, William de Worde a struggling s...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,420 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
lighthearted 58%
mysterious 27%
reflective 23%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 9%
challenging 8%
tense 7%
dark 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 29% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, ViolenceMinor
Suicide attempt, Body horror, Drug use
266 pages • first pub 2000 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780380978953
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 07 November 2000
Description
In this, his twenty-fifth Discworld novel, Pratchett turns his pen on, well, the pen. Or, rather, the press, and its power to disseminate and create the truth. The lesser son of one of Ankh most privileged families, William de Worde a struggling s...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,420 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
lighthearted 58%
mysterious 27%
reflective 23%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 9%
challenging 8%
tense 7%
dark 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 29% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, ViolenceMinor
Suicide attempt, Body horror, Drug use