Loved itI do think it gets a little bit of a bad rap. I don't think it's all that bad, to be honest. I love the characters.
The Colour of Magic (1983)
Others: Mixed 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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MixedI really appreciate the writing style. I can see the charm of the series. I can see why people love this and I do intend on reading more.
Mixedthis is a rough I mean I enjoyed it I chuckled it's it's not it's not the mind-blowing series that I think it's going to become I'm absolutely going to continue
MixedIt's entertaining but you could tell it's early work and it's his first book written, so makes sense.
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