The Color of Magic â€� Reader Q&A

Questions About The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1)

by Terry Pratchett

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is this a kids book?

Blue Yes and no, depends on the kid. It is not a book that was written for kids.

I think I read this in 5th or 6th grade. My brothers read it at a similar â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðYes and no, depends on the kid. It is not a book that was written for kids.

I think I read this in 5th or 6th grade. My brothers read it at a similar age and both liked it. I enjoyed it as a kid and was eager to read the sequel. Rereading it as an adult though was almost like reading a whole different book. ;) (less)

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I was wondering if the books follow on or can I say start at book seven? As I get most of my books from the Library I cant get them in order.

Ekaterina I think you should look up recommended order to read the books, to know approximately where you are standing. (like this one: â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI think you should look up recommended order to read the books, to know approximately where you are standing. (like this one: )
And basically, you can read them in any order, as the author keeps reminding you of important, and not so important, details, and as the books are just brilliant enough by themselves.
Of course, it would be a bit harder to keep up with the timeline, and you won't be very surprised with the ending if you have already read the next book, but it won't ruin the impression or fun.(less)

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If not at the beginning , from where do I start the series?

Rachel This a reading guide that lists all of the starting novels as well as how all of the discworld stories connect to each other: â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðThis a reading guide that lists all of the starting novels as well as how all of the discworld stories connect to each other:

This is a flowchart thing if you need help deciding which starter novel to start with: (less)

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Okay, so how should I read this? I usually like to read the books by chronological order but I have read it is better to read it by the sagas, does it make more sense this way?... which one should I read first?

Ezio Pignatelli The colour of magic, followed by the light fantastic, are the two first of the series. Most of them can be read in any order, anyway. But I would readâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðThe colour of magic, followed by the light fantastic, are the two first of the series. Most of them can be read in any order, anyway. But I would read these two before any of the others. (less)

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Would this be a good pick for one's first book by this author?

Gabriel Sure, yes. This one is the first in the Discworld series. So, makes total sense. Go for it, you'll enjoy it.â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðSure, yes. This one is the first in the Discworld series. So, makes total sense. Go for it, you'll enjoy it.(less)

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