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The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel
Discworld #1 (works standalone)by Terry Pratchett
4.41983288 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Terry Pratchett book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like The Light Fantastic
If you loved The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Light Fantastic are:
- 1The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett4.4#1
- 2Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman4.5Series starter
- 3Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett4.6
- 4Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike4.3
- 5Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames0
- 6Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by David Wong4.0
- 7Beware of Chicken by Casualfarmer4.8
- 8He Who Fights with Monsters by Travis Deverell4.7Series starter
- 9In The Lives Of Puppets by TJ Klune0
- 10Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
The world is hurtling toward a catastrophic collision, and only one person can prevent total destruction—unfortunately, that person is Rincewind, the most incompetent wizard on the Discworld who was last seen plummeting off the planet's edge. In this hilariously irreverent fantasy, the reluctant anti-hero must somehow save everyone despite his complete lack of magical ability and talent for running away from danger.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
Start of Dungeon Crawler Crawler seriesby Matt Dinniman
4.52020446 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly hilarious yet brutal tone that will resonate with The Light Fantastic fans.
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by Terry Pratchett
4.62000213 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Terry Pratchett book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by J. Zachary Pike
4.32014340 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cynically hilarious tone that will resonate with The Light Fantastic fans.
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by David Wong
4.02015384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a absurdist and irreverent tone that will resonate with The Light Fantastic fans.
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He Who Fights with Monsters
Start of Ongoing seriesby Travis Deverell
4.72021680 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a irreverent and playful tone that will resonate with The Light Fantastic fans.
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by TJ Klune
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Light Fantastic fans.
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
4.32023335 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with The Light Fantastic fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Light Fantastic
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel | Terry Pratchett | 4.4 | 1983 | 288 | Same author |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl📚 Series starter | Matt Dinniman | 4.5 | 2020 | 446 | Start a new series |
| Equal Rites | Terry Pratchett | 4.6 | 2000 | 213 | Same author |
| Orconomics | J. Zachary Pike | 4.3 | 2014 | 340 | Similar vibes |
| Kings of the Wyld | Nicholas Eames | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits | David Wong | 4.0 | 2015 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Beware of Chicken | Casualfarmer | 4.8 | 2022 | 367 | Similar vibes |
| He Who Fights with Monsters📚 Series starter | Travis Deverell | 4.7 | 2021 | 680 | Start a new series |
| In The Lives Of Puppets | TJ Klune | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries | Heather Fawcett | 4.3 | 2023 | 335 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Light Fantastic?
The most similar books to The Light Fantastic are The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Equal Rites.
What should I read after The Light Fantastic?
After finishing The Light Fantastic, readers most commonly pick up The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Terry Pratchett, such as Equal Rites.
Who writes books like Terry Pratchett?
Authors similar to Terry Pratchett include Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman.
What genre is The Light Fantastic?
The Light Fantastic is a Fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, published in 2000.
How long is The Light Fantastic?
The Light Fantastic is 241 pages long.
About The Light Fantastic
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.In The Light Fantastic only one individual can save the world from a disastrous collision. Unfortunately, the hero happens to be the singularly inept wizard Rincewind, who was last seen falling off the edge of the world...