The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett

The Light Fantastic

Discworld #2

Terry Pratchett

288 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

When the very fabric of time and space are about to be put through the wringer -- in this instance by the imminent arrival of a very large and determinedly oncoming meteorite -- circumstances require a very particular type of hero. Sadly what the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,183 reviews

Moods

funny 95%
adventurous 92%
lighthearted 77%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.87

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