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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
funny
medium-paced
It was fun. A different feel than most of the Discworld I have read, although I generally enjoy them. Witches! Opera! Murders! What's not to love?
funny
mysterious
medium-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:
N/A
Terry Pratchett brought to all fantasy readers a world that was one that has humour and parody of many other stories that are loved across many genres, and Maskerade is no exception.
The characters are ones that are written with care and wonder, and as always, I adore the witches and the chaos they begin. I think those who love the Discworld novels will agree that as you read each book in this long and beloved series; that the characters it focuses on are your favourite whether it be DEATH, the Wizards (especially Rincewind), The Watch or The Witches and then you begin the next book. Now I'm a massive fan of DEATH in particular, but The Witches are my go-to for a giggle.
Maskerade, as a parody of The Phantom of the Opera, will sweep you away into the Opera. A mystery where hard working members who work there keep dying and the Witches playing detective (kind of) in this place of culture in the city of Ankh-Morpork. The star, though, is Greebo, a witch's cat who can now become human but with the desires and thoughts of his natural self. He has me giggling throughout his arrival and interesting ways to save the day because he's badly behaved as a feline, but the devil incarnate in his human form. Trust me, if you met Greebo in a dark alley, I think you'd trust the shadows over the one-eyed man…
This might well be my favourite of the stories featuring Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg because they're out of their depth but are so oblivious to the fact because no one ever tells the two ‘no’ or the truth. Prepare for lots of laughter as you read thanks to these two wonderfully written characters and the way Pratchett brings everything to life. One chapter alone of their journey by carriage from Lancore where they live to Ankh Morpork had me crying with laughter. They're both wonderful and utter chaos, and I love the two together.
The fat lady will indeed sing, the story will end, and I will await who becomes my favourite of the cast of characters on my next read.
The characters are ones that are written with care and wonder, and as always, I adore the witches and the chaos they begin. I think those who love the Discworld novels will agree that as you read each book in this long and beloved series; that the characters it focuses on are your favourite whether it be DEATH, the Wizards (especially Rincewind), The Watch or The Witches and then you begin the next book. Now I'm a massive fan of DEATH in particular, but The Witches are my go-to for a giggle.
Maskerade, as a parody of The Phantom of the Opera, will sweep you away into the Opera. A mystery where hard working members who work there keep dying and the Witches playing detective (kind of) in this place of culture in the city of Ankh-Morpork. The star, though, is Greebo, a witch's cat who can now become human but with the desires and thoughts of his natural self. He has me giggling throughout his arrival and interesting ways to save the day because he's badly behaved as a feline, but the devil incarnate in his human form. Trust me, if you met Greebo in a dark alley, I think you'd trust the shadows over the one-eyed man…
This might well be my favourite of the stories featuring Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg because they're out of their depth but are so oblivious to the fact because no one ever tells the two ‘no’ or the truth. Prepare for lots of laughter as you read thanks to these two wonderfully written characters and the way Pratchett brings everything to life. One chapter alone of their journey by carriage from Lancore where they live to Ankh Morpork had me crying with laughter. They're both wonderful and utter chaos, and I love the two together.
The fat lady will indeed sing, the story will end, and I will await who becomes my favourite of the cast of characters on my next read.
I love seeing more of Granny's magic. The Witches series never quite hooks me, but it's always enjoyable, even if each book takes me a while to work through.
Once you get the reference, you're 'in' for quite a ride!
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Always nice to read a witches novel, and some funny parodies of opera tropes. But oh, the fat jokes. So. Many. Fat. Jokes.
This was my first Discworld book back in the day and I’m a huge Phantom of the Opera fan. But I forgot how fatphobic the Agnes stuff is?
I don't normally like the Witches books as much, but this was better than most. This probably wouldn't be enjoyable at all if you've never seen Phantom of the Opera.