fiction fantasy mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

392 pages | first published 1996

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It's murder in Discworld --which ordinarily is no big deal. But what bothers Watch Commander Sir Sam Vimes is that the unusual deaths of three elderly Ankh-Morporkians do not bear the clean, efficient marks of the Assassins' Guild. An apparent lac...
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Summary of 4676 reviews

Moods

funny 95%
adventurous 76%
mysterious 55%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 18%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 5%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.3

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