Soul Music (1994) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

Soul Music1994

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What We Think

Soul Music is far from woke, more of a playful satire on music, tradition, and life itself. If you're tired of heavy-handed messaging, this book is pure non-woke relief, brimming with humor, parody, and a genuine affection for its subject matter.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Soul Music is driven by clever satire, not ideology. The book's diverse characters and magical rock band story exist to lampoon pop culture, not to preach. No obvious box-ticking or forced identity politics here: the narrative is king, with Pratchett's trademark wit front and center.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The book pokes fun at various belief systems and cultural traditions, but in a playful, universal way, not aiming to subvert or tear down. Tradition and music lore are lovingly lampooned, not rewritten to fit any modern, 'woke' values. Masculinity, family, and religion are portrayed with nuance and humor.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While Pratchett enjoys poking at authority, there's pluralism everywhere, death is a protagonist, the music is magical chaos, and everyone gets roasted. No monoculture: ideas, viewpoints, and characters all get a fair shake without modern ideological grandstanding.

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