Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

272 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Every world has its rules--even a flat onecarried by four elephants riding on a giant turtle. That's why a dying wizard is searching for an eighth son of an eighth son to bestow his wizardly powers upon before meeting Deathin six minutes. Unfortun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,010 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 86%
lighthearted 74%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 9%
mysterious 8%
reflective 8%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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