The Discworld Graphic Novels: The Colour Of Magic & The Light Fantastic (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
The artists here have quite the challenge - how do you adapt Pratchett's first two magnificent Discworld books in a way that does justice to them? So much of Pratchett's genius is in the narration and dialogue, and much of that doesn't work in a graphic novel. Still, this does a good job of telling the story, and the art works well - Rincewind, Twoflower, and Cohen all fit their descriptions well, and some of the moments (like the Troll mountain and Wyrmberg and even A'Tuin) all look very good. It's definitely a British art style, which may turn off some readers, but then it's a very British book, so they're already in the wrong place). Even though it does a good job telling the stories, I recommend you read the original novels first. Not because you need to to understand these; it's just best to get the originals first, undiluted. These make for a good reminder if you need a refresher, but read the novels first. I guess I didn't think this through when I checked this out from the library. I love Pratchett's books because they are so witty and wordy and wise and a graphic novel just can't play the same jokes. There was humor here, a lot of it, but not the typical aside to the reader that I was used to. And it was also strange to see what someone else thought characters looked like. I had a very different picture of The Luggage in my brain, for example, so I found it hard to like this interpretation. That said, the pictures were absolutely stunning and very visually appealing.
What do You think about The Discworld Graphic Novels: The Colour Of Magic & The Light Fantastic (2008)?
Don't read this instead of the first two books but as an addition and you'll be satisfied
—Jonny69
This would be more 3 & 1/2 stars.... maybe 3 & 5/8ths. ;)
—Billygene
