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adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I Shall Wear Midnight hops between many places in a short page count and comes closer to horror than any other Discworld book. It serves as a coming-of-age story for protagonist Tiffany, not in the sense that she grows up, but that she now has to face the world alone. The spectre of misogyny haunts the various characters, as the idyllic world we know from previous books turns hostile, echoing the ebb and flow of hatred in our communities over time. Time feels short as various characters rush to stop one another and make sense of the world, but the pressure on the story increases even as our protagonists work against it. It's a tense and shifting story, with sharp narration that breaks the story down and questions it even as it carries it along.
Like other Witches books, I Shall Wear Midnight draws on English folklore and fairy tales, adding something of its own to make a story that hits close to home. It is a book about the terror of realizing just how cruel the world can be, and how little stands between it and you. One of the best Discworld novels, and one of the best young adult novels you could ask for. You may need to catch your breath.
Like other Witches books, I Shall Wear Midnight draws on English folklore and fairy tales, adding something of its own to make a story that hits close to home. It is a book about the terror of realizing just how cruel the world can be, and how little stands between it and you. One of the best Discworld novels, and one of the best young adult novels you could ask for. You may need to catch your breath.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexism, and Child abuse
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