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Synopsis
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent, bestselling novels have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to the likes of 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.
Is The Color of Magic: A Discworld Novel – The Brilliantly Funny First Fantasy Parody in the Classic Satirical Series appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This comedic fantasy parody contains moderate fantasy violence (battles, peril) and British humor with mild language. The satire works on multiple levels—younger teens will enjoy the adventure, while adults appreciate the deeper literary commentary.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and peril.
Who'll love this
Teens will love following an incompetent wizard and his tourist companion through hilarious misadventures that poke fun at classic fantasy tropes.