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I think when people mean that Discworld books have become darker they really mean the series is growing up. In 'The Colour of Magic' most of the city is set alight. It's a joke, in much the same way that the Earth is destroyed almost at the start of Douglas Adams's 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.'

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Terry Pratchett reflects on the perception that his Discworld books have become darker, suggesting that it is actually a sign of the series growing up. He compares it to a similar comedic approach taken by Douglas Adams in 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy', where the Earth is destroyed early on. With elements of comedy, satire, and a touch of darkness, Pratchett's 'The Colour of Magic' sets the stage for an entertaining journey through the fantastical Discworld.
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Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his popular fantasy humor novels.
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