The Science of Discworld by Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett

416 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

When a wizardly experiment goes adrift, the wizards of Unseen University find themselves with a pocket universe on their hands: Roundworld, where neither magic nor common sense seems to stand a chance against logic. The Universe, of course, is our...

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Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
funny 63%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 18%
challenging 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | N/A: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | N/A: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.93

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