The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett

The Fifth Elephant

Discworld #24

Terry Pratchett

459 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

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The Fifth Elephant is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, fast-paced fantasy adventures laced with sharp satire and a touch of the absurd, perfect for those who appreciate humor alongside clever social commentary.

Description

Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was a duke, a chief of police and the ambassador to the mysterious, fat-rich country of Uberwald. Now he has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don’t ask). It’s snowing. I...

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Community Reviews

4.29
based on 8,556 reviews

Moods

funny: 91%

adventurous: 90%

lighthearted: 43%

mysterious: 38%

reflective: 16%

hopeful: 15%

tense: 15%

emotional: 13%

dark: 11%

inspiring: 10%

relaxing: 6%

challenging: 4%

informative: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

37% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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