The Science of Discworld
- 400
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“The Science of Discworld” is a clever hybrid that alternates a Discworld story with chapters of real science. While the wizards of Unseen University meddle with a small round world, Stewart and Cohen explain the history of our universe and of life. Some readers note that parts of the science have dated and that the book needs the right frame of mind. A treat for curious Pratchett fans.
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About the book
The Science of Discworld is a 1999 book by novelist Terry Pratchett and popular science writers Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen. Three sequels, The Science of Discworld II: The Globe, The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch, and The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day, have been written by the same authors.
Reading order · The Science of Discworld
Full order & progress →- The Science of DiscworldThis book
8.18.1 / 10 - The Science of Discworld II: The GlobeThe Science of Discworld II: The Globe–Not ranked yet
- The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's WatchThe Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch–Not ranked yet
- The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement DayThe Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 79 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 35% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.7 | 11 | 14% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 68 | 86% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Science of Discworld?
It has 400 pages — shorter than 78% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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