BOOK BRIEF

Unseen Academicals (Discworld, #37; Rincewind, #8)

Terry Pratchett
Guide cover placeholder

Unseen Academicals (Discworld, #37; Rincewind, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Terry Pratchett

Unseen Academicals (Discworld, #37; Rincewind, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

417

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Ankh-Morpork • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett, a group of university staff and students, including a skilled cook and an enigmatic candle dribbler, form a football team. Their involvement in the sport leads to unexpected discoveries and adventures. The story combines humor, social commentary, and the complexity of relationships within Ankh-Morpork.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

60,807 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett is praised for its rich humor, sharp social commentary, and vibrant characters. While some readers find the plot meandering and less compelling compared to previous Discworld novels, the book's wit and insightful exploration of themes like sports, prejudice, and identity are highly appreciated.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Unseen Academicals (Discworld, #37; Rincewind, #8)?

Readers who enjoy humorous fantasy with a satirical edge, like those of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or Neil Gaiman's Good Omens, will appreciate Terry Pratchett's Unseen Academicals. Ideal for fans of clever wordplay, societal commentary, and richly developed, quirky characters within a fantastical universe.

4.3

60,807 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

417

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Ankh-Morpork • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!