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Raising Steam (Discworld, #40; Moist von Lipwig, #3)

Terry Pratchett
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Raising Steam (Discworld, #40; Moist von Lipwig, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Terry Pratchett

Raising Steam (Discworld, #40; Moist von Lipwig, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Discworld • Fantasy Era

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam follows the characters of Ankh-Morpork as they navigate the advent of the steam engine and its transformative impact on society. The novel is part of the Discworld series, offering a blend of fantasy and satirical commentary on technological progress.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

53,162 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam is praised for its witty humor, engaging world-building, and satire of industrial progress in the Discworld series. However, some critics note a slower pace and less complex plotting compared to earlier works. Overall, it remains a delightful read for devoted fans of Pratchett's imaginative storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Raising Steam (Discworld, #40; Moist von Lipwig, #3)?

Readers who enjoy satirical fantasy with rich, humorous world-building akin to Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy or Neil Gaiman's Good Omens will relish Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam. This book appeals to those appreciative of clever social commentary and imaginative, character-driven narratives.

4.2

53,162 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Discworld • Fantasy Era

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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