fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

213 pages | first published 1987

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On Discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, who is just at that moment being born. The fact that the son is actually a daughter is discovered just a little too late. The town witch insists on turning...
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Summary of 10292 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 85%
lighthearted 73%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 10%
reflective 9%
mysterious 8%
emotional 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | 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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