The Colour of Magic

(Discworld #1)

Hardcover, 207 pages

English language

Published Oct. 12, 1989 by Colin Smythe.

ISBN:
9780861403240

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4 stars (2 reviews)

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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The Colour of Magic

4 stars

Many people say that this is the worst Discworld novel to start with, because Sir Terry had not yet truly come into his own.

That may be, but without much other exposure to his writing, this is perfectly enjoyable! Just because it gets better, does not mean this is bad.

Listened to the shiny new audiobook, and the narration was quite good (though not entirely obvious it’s entirely different people narrating footnotes and a certain character).

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Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Science fiction
  • English Science Fiction And Fantasy
  • Fiction
  • Fiction - Fantasy
  • Fantasy - Series
  • Fantasy - General