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A review by rorikae
Sourcery by Terry Pratchett
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Discworld series is always so comforting while also poking fun of and commenting on large existential issues. I found this to hold true with Sourcery.
In this installment, we follow Rincewind and a few new characters as they try to sort out the magical world. Propelled by a wish his father made, a young man becomes the first sourcerer in quite some time and uses his power to reshape Unseen University and how humankind views wizardry. With the world running amok, it will be up to Rincewind, some familiar faces, and some new characters to try and set the world in order.
I love Terry Pratchett's writing. He creates a fantastical world with a variety of engaging characters and uses it to tell the most heartfelt and ridiculous stories. In this book, it's great to spend more time with Rincewind, the Luggage, and the Librarian. We delve into some interesting points about magic in the world and, as he always does, Pratchett continues to build this fascinating world and the lore that underpins it. I highlighted so many quotes either because they were hilarious or deeply profound (often both as is Pratchett's signature). It's never a bad day when reading Pratchett and Sourcery was a great installment in this tried and true series.
In this installment, we follow Rincewind and a few new characters as they try to sort out the magical world. Propelled by a wish his father made, a young man becomes the first sourcerer in quite some time and uses his power to reshape Unseen University and how humankind views wizardry. With the world running amok, it will be up to Rincewind, some familiar faces, and some new characters to try and set the world in order.
I love Terry Pratchett's writing. He creates a fantastical world with a variety of engaging characters and uses it to tell the most heartfelt and ridiculous stories. In this book, it's great to spend more time with Rincewind, the Luggage, and the Librarian. We delve into some interesting points about magic in the world and, as he always does, Pratchett continues to build this fascinating world and the lore that underpins it. I highlighted so many quotes either because they were hilarious or deeply profound (often both as is Pratchett's signature). It's never a bad day when reading Pratchett and Sourcery was a great installment in this tried and true series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Body horror, and Violence