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3.5 rounded up to 4, I'm continuing to unintentionally read [a:Terry Prachett|31982175|Terry Prachett|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s Discworld novels in publication order (much to my husband and the fandom's chagrin, as it sounds like everyone else thinks you should pick a line and go forth, like [b:Guards! Guards!|64216|Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)|Terry Pratchett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431127356l/64216._SY75_.jpg|1128601] and the Night Watch). Still, this is useful because I've seen the tv movie for [b:Hogfather|34532|Hogfather (Discworld, #20; Death, #4)|Terry Pratchett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1416342611l/34532._SY75_.jpg|583655] so I know Susan exists, but was puzzled over her last name until this one (and still wasn't quite sure who her parents were until the end).

This is also the second book for Biere Library's Storytime book club but I finished it first because I started it first, whoops (including my audiobook tag because I read the first quarter on audio but finished on mass market paperback). Our theme for April/May 2024 is death, so a book about Death seeking an apprentice seems fitting! Death learns a little bit about humanity, Mort (the titular apprentice) learns about the fabric of reality, and I am once again reminded Terry Prachett does not do chapters.

alilfish's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I do love this book. I love the characters and the plot. However I do feel there is an issue with pacing I wished it slow down and set the scene. I want to see more Death teaching Mort to be ...dead!

Still fun, still a good read! Now to go get a curry

natereadsbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sandralaurentino's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

cb1984's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

My favourite Discworld book so far. Funny, and Mort was a good main character, probably the most sympathetic of any protagonist. He wasn't an idiot, he wasn't passive, he was just quite normal and nice to root for. Death's character arc was enjoyable too (as is Peter Serafinowicz's performance as him).

bigolarlocat's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a really enjoyable book. Tone and atmosphere were top notch cozy fantasy. Death is a phenomenal character and the subtle humour is expertly done. Starts a little slow but when it picks up it doesn't let up.

river24's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

4/5

History has a habit of changing the people who think they are changing it.

I loved my first adventure into Terry Pratchett's Discworld! I adore any book that features a personified Death, and the weird, whacky, wonderfulness of this world is so much fun to read about! I can't wait to read more! (Also, the audiobook was absolutely incredible, I'd highly recommend it.)

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