Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett

Raising Steam

Discworld #40

Terry Pratchett

384 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Steam is rising over Discworld. . . . Mister Simnel has produced a great clanging monster of a machine that harnesses the power of all the elements--earth, air, fire, and water--and it's soon drawing astonished crowds. To the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,980 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 84%
lighthearted 59%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%
emotional 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 5%
informative 4%
tense 4%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.82

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