The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld
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Summary
The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett is a novel built around its characters and plot. The copy shown here is 2000 • Harpercollins • 321 pages.
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Worth a look if you want premise, mood, and forward pull to do most of the work.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780061051579
Worth buying if: You need a book that makes its mood clear from the start.
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Balanced Moderate time
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This book will mostly appeal to readers who enjoy its characters, plot, and mood.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780061051579
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