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The Light Fantastic Mass market paperbound - 2000
by Terry Pratchett
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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.In The Light Fantastic only one individual can save the world from a disastrous collision. Unfortunately, the hero happens to be the singularly inept wizard Rincewind, who was last seen falling off the edge of the world...
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Readers largely viewed The Light Fantastic as a clear improvement over The Colour of Magic: tighter, funnier, and energized by memorable newcomers like Cohen the Barbarian, the Librarian, Death, and the Luggage. The puns and wordplay drew frequent praise, making it a brisk, cheerful read, though some criticized a thin, still-episodic plot, wobbly stakes for bumbling heroes, and limited emotional investment. Overall, it’s regarded as enjoyable early Discworld—foundational and entertaining, if not yet the series at full strength.
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- Title The Light Fantastic
- Author Terry Pratchett
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition Later Printing
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperTorch, New York, New York
- Publication date March 1, 2000
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780061020704 / 0061020702
- Weight 0.29 lbs (0.13 kg)
- Dimensions 6.75 x 4.18 x 0.76 in (17.15 x 10.62 x 1.93 cm)
- Reading level 820
- Category Fiction - Fantasy
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Discworld (Imaginary place)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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