Allez les Mages !

The satire feels sharp but also playful, especially around the themes of class and academia. I'm curious about what inspired this balance and how he approached weaving comedy into serious topics.

The way the characters rally around the game was surprisingly touching. It made me wonder if Pratchett intended for these moments to explore deeper human connections.

The setting is so vividly depicted and full of personality. I wonder whether it was based on real academic institutions or entirely imagined from scratch.