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alexinitalics's review against another edition
4.25
Reading through the discworld and this is definitely my favourite so far. Somewhat of a reinterpretation of The Scottish Play, the story feels familiar but is also completely new. Lots of witty Shakespeare references and just general witty Pratchettisms.
Of the discworld books I've read so far, I think this one felt more structured which, on top of the theatre references, might be why I enjoyed it the most. So far.
Of the discworld books I've read so far, I think this one felt more structured which, on top of the theatre references, might be why I enjoyed it the most. So far.
evekinsella's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
heini's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
bhnmt61's review against another edition
5.0
I am 100% a fan of Discworld and the associated absurdity. But I am not always 100% a fan of each individual novel. So I’ve only read about half of them, which is brilliant because it means I’ve always got a Discworld book to read.
This one, the second one in the Witches thread and the sixth one overall, is great. A king is murdered by one of his dukes and his son whisked away to safety by a loyal follower. So there’s the ghost of the king, the new king and his scary wife, brief appearances by the ever-popular Death, and of course Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, plus a new witch named Magrat. Oh, and there’s the King’s loyal Fool, and a traveling troop of actors who adopt the young true heir, and a whole lot of complications before everything gets straightened out in the end. Lots of fun. Four and a half stars rounded up to five.
This one, the second one in the Witches thread and the sixth one overall, is great. A king is murdered by one of his dukes and his son whisked away to safety by a loyal follower. So there’s the ghost of the king, the new king and his scary wife, brief appearances by the ever-popular Death, and of course Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, plus a new witch named Magrat. Oh, and there’s the King’s loyal Fool, and a traveling troop of actors who adopt the young true heir, and a whole lot of complications before everything gets straightened out in the end. Lots of fun. Four and a half stars rounded up to five.
albzx65441's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mattrose's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ceri_luna's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
spideog's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tormentalidad's review against another edition
5.0
Como siempre en Mundodisco, espectacular. Risas, tensión, giros de la trama y mucha crítica social. En este caso, muchas referencias a cuentos y obras dramaturgas. Es genial acabar un libro con una sonrisa en la cara y saber que quedan muchos más que te hagan sentir así.