Soul MusicSoul Music
Score Modern
What it's about
Susan Sto Helit, Death's granddaughter, is trying to have a normal life at boarding school when her grandfather goes missing and she has to take over the family business. Meanwhile, a new and addictive kind of music has arrived in Ankh-Morpork: it's lawless, it changes people, and it's called Music With Rocks In.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the BBC's Big Read. It's Pratchett's affectionate send-up of rock and roll, full of puns and music jokes.
You'll love it if you liked
Hogfather
Reaper Man
Men at ArmsGood to know
It's part of the Death series of Discworld and best after Mort, though it stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers55 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #21 of the 35 humor books we rank
- #218 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #822 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1529 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Funny, Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is Soul Music worth reading?
Yes. It's on the BBC's Big Read. It ranks #1,529 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Soul Music about?
Susan Sto Helit, Death's granddaughter, is trying to have a normal life at boarding school when her grandfather goes missing and she has to take over the family business. Meanwhile, a new and addictive kind of music has arrived in Ankh-Morpork: it's lawless, it changes people, and it's called Music With Rocks In.
How long does it take to read Soul Music?
About 7 hours (286 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Soul Music?
If you liked it, try Hogfather by Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett or Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett.