[Discussion] Book vs. Adaptation | The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett | Discworld

Welcome to today’s book vs. adaptation discussion covering Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic! Both books were adapted as one in 2008’s The Colour of Magic, which was produced for Sky1 and aired in two parts in March of that year. Technically this is the second of Pratchett’s adaptations in live-action film, but the first chronologically in book order.

The film was generally praised by critics, although some cited it to be far too long (clearly they hadn’t indulged in modern movies yet!). Pratchett himself seemed pleased with the work as well.

Below are some guided discussion questions, but please feel free to post your own thoughts and comments separately if that’s your preference. That said, please note spoilers abound in the discussion below for both books and this adaptation, so tread carefully. If referencing anything other than the first two books in the series or this movie, please be sure to spoiler your text for others reading.

And don’t forget our next book discussion for this series, Equal Rites, is starting next week! I hope you’ll be there reading it with us.