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londonjen's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rustedanchor's review against another edition
4.0
The sixth book in all of Discworld and the second book within the witches series.
Great revisit to Granny and good call outs to the librarian of unseen university and of course Death.
Always enjoy these books and looking forward to number seven.
Great revisit to Granny and good call outs to the librarian of unseen university and of course Death.
Always enjoy these books and looking forward to number seven.
wookieeatemyshoe'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? No
3.75
Incredibly funny and witty. The three witches are great.
The story is a great take/twist on shakespeare and his plays, such as Richard III & Macbeth.
Really enjoyed this one.
The story is a great take/twist on shakespeare and his plays, such as Richard III & Macbeth.
Really enjoyed this one.
trr3656's review against another edition
3.0
It was fine, I really liked the first 1/3 of the book the last bit dragged, a lot.
jollyquaker's review against another edition
5.0
This is the book where the Discworld series becomes great. "Wyrd Sisters" takes the themes of the vastly inferior "Sourcery" (magic and authoritarianism), adds Shakespeare and neopaganism, and tells it through probably the best characters Pratchett created. I loved this book as a teenager, and although I didn't laugh out loud as much this read around, it was still a lot of fun to revisit.
nightveil's review against another edition
4.0
We're back with the Witches in this book. A good counterpoint to the previous novel, Wyrd Sisters tells the story of three witches, an actor, a playwright and a king. Well, three kings in the end. Pratchett tells his story with the same sort of style as before. Dry, droll humor mixed with a solid story and mixed with just a dash of pop culture references. In this case they're all either comedy (Charlie Chaplin shows up in a dream) or Shakespeare (most of the rest of the inspirations). It's a good mix, though. Even if you've never read Shakespeare you'll get the jokes and even if you didn't know who Chaplin was you'll see the image in your head and smile.
Like most of the Discworld books so far the actual plot is pretty decent. There aren't too many new stories really, just new ways of telling them and this is one of those stories. Pratchett works the tale well and throws in a couple red herrings that might throw you off the scent.
I'll probably come back to this one again. Not because I like the Witches but because it has that good mix of humor and storytelling that an engaging funny book needs.
Like most of the Discworld books so far the actual plot is pretty decent. There aren't too many new stories really, just new ways of telling them and this is one of those stories. Pratchett works the tale well and throws in a couple red herrings that might throw you off the scent.
I'll probably come back to this one again. Not because I like the Witches but because it has that good mix of humor and storytelling that an engaging funny book needs.
calighrebhi's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful story about the three witches. Very much enjoyed getting to know the characters
margaretha_eostara's review against another edition
5.0
Geweldig satirische hervertelling van een zeker Schots toneelstuk, uiteraard geheel in Pratchett's eigen stijl en met de drie heksen in de hoofdrol. Leest makkelijk weg en zit uitstekend in elkaar.
marlisenicole's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sailor_marmar's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75