The Color of Magic

by Terry Pratchett

Discworld · Book 1
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Embark on a journey to the Discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on a giant turtle, in this inaugural fantasy adventure. Meet Rincewind, a wizard whose magical prowess is limited to a single, often unhelpful, spell, and Twoflower, the first-ever tourist to arrive on the Discworld. Together, this unlikely pair is swept into a chaotic and hilarious adventure across fantastical landscapes, facing dragons, gods, and the ever-present threat of death itself. Terry Pratchett's signature wit and boundless imagination shine as he satirizes fantasy tropes and explores the very fabric of his unique world.

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First Published

1983

Language

eng

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