The Colour of Magic

Audio cassette, 3 pages

English language

Published Nov. 1, 1993 by Corgi Audio.

ISBN:
978-0-552-14017-1
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OCLC Number:
34035808

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Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.The Color of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the now-legendary land of Discworld. This is where it all begins--with the tourist Twoflower and his wizard guide, Rincewind.

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reviewed The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, #1)

The Colour of Magic

I wavered between 3 and 4 stars for this. Overall I enjoyed it: I've read a couple of his other books and this is what you'd expect from a Pratchett novel (whimsical, witty, eccentric). You can feel the beginnings of his style taking shape here, which is fun to see. I get the feeling that Rincewind isn't a fan favourite character but I found him entertaining. That said it was a little all over the place plot-wise, and felt quite chaotic. The pacing was also not very refined. All in all though it's a solid start to the epic Discworld series.

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Science fiction
  • Science Fiction - General
  • Fantasy - General
  • Fiction
  • Abridged Audio - Fiction/Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Fantasy - Series
  • DISCWORLD (IMAGINARY PLACE)_FICTION
  • Fiction / Science Fiction / General
  • LITERATURE AND FICTION_SCIENCE FICTION