The Color of Magic
by Terry Pratchett
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Author: Terry PratchettEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-03-01
ISBN: 0061020710
Number of pages: 210
Publisher: HarperTorch
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- ISBN13: 9780061020711
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Book Review: goes beyond satire and into a gem of the genre
Summary: 5 Stars
Rincewind, perhaps the worst wizard of all time, whose cowardice is so great that it might turn out to be bravery and heroism, finds himself employed by enthusiastic tourist Twoflower due to being threatened by Twoflower's super-powered luggage. Wacky adventures across the magical realm of Discworld, involving game-playing gods, Death, dragon riders, the most heinous creature of all time, dull-witted heroes, and a demon-powered camera ensue. All in a refracted mirror of our world, where magic is common, troublesome, and dull. Pratchett's prose, characters, and imagination rival that of the comic genius of Douglas Adams. It is a book to be savored while simultaneously being devoured. Also, anyone within earshot will wonder why you're laughing. Fantastic, juicy book. Absolute candy. Grade: A+
Summary of The Color of Magic
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.
The Colour of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the bizarre land of Discworld. His entertaining and witty series has grown to more than 20 books, and this is where it all starts--with the tourist Twoflower and his hapless wizard guide, Rincewind ("All wizards get like that ... it's the quicksilver fumes. Rots their brains. Mushrooms, too."). Pratchett spoofs fantasy clich?s--and everything else he can think of--while marshalling a profusion of characters through a madcap adventure. The Colour of Magic is followed by The Light Fantastic. --Blaise Selby
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