The Science of Discworld by Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett

416 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous informative medium-paced
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When a wizardly experiment goes adrift, the wizards of Unseen University find themselves with a pocket universe on their hands: Roundworld, where neither magic nor common sense seems to stand a chance against logic. The Universe, of course, is our...

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Community Reviews Summary of 926 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
funny 75%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 33%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 8%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 34%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | N/A: 38%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.91

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