The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett

The Fifth Elephant

Discworld #24

Terry Pratchett

464 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

They say that diplomacy is a gentle art. That its finest practitioners are subtle, sophisticated individuals for whom nuance and subtext are meat and drink. And that mastering it is a lifetime's work. But you do need a certain inclination in that ...

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Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 92%
lighthearted 39%
mysterious 32%
reflective 17%
hopeful 16%
emotional 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 10%
dark 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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