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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
medium-paced
I love the Witches books but this was my least favorite. The constant fat jokes were annoying. The two fat characters were complex and interesting, so it didn't seem hateful but more like casually cruel British humor. It really took away from what was otherwise a really clever story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I think this book would’ve landed better if I was more into opera. As it stands, it still was an amusing read.
Phantom of the Opera meets Granna Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg in a very strange mashup. Terry Pratchett never disappoints, but this was failing to fully engage me, whether due to the format or my own mood.
One quote hit me full in the face as the pandemic continues its persistently lapping waves— “The show went on. She’d heard all the stories. She’d heard about shows continuing while fire raged around the city, while a dragon was roosting on the roof, while there was rioting in the streets outside. Scenery collapsed? The show went on. Leading tenor died? Then appeal to the audience for any student of music who knew the part, and give him his big chance while his predecessor’s body cooled gently in the wings. Why? It was only a performance, for heaven’s sake. It wasn’t like something important. But . . . the show goes on. Everyone took this so much for granted that they didn’t even think about it anymore, as though there were fog in their heads.”
One quote hit me full in the face as the pandemic continues its persistently lapping waves— “The show went on. She’d heard all the stories. She’d heard about shows continuing while fire raged around the city, while a dragon was roosting on the roof, while there was rioting in the streets outside. Scenery collapsed? The show went on. Leading tenor died? Then appeal to the audience for any student of music who knew the part, and give him his big chance while his predecessor’s body cooled gently in the wings. Why? It was only a performance, for heaven’s sake. It wasn’t like something important. But . . . the show goes on. Everyone took this so much for granted that they didn’t even think about it anymore, as though there were fog in their heads.”
Fun read. Big respect for Granny Weatherwax: I'm glad that she, even fictionally, is in my life. In maskerade, she shows us how masks can be empowering - for better or worse.
I can feel Pratchett's writing improving as I move through his works. Stay tuned for whether I recommend going back to the earlier ones at all.
I can feel Pratchett's writing improving as I move through his works. Stay tuned for whether I recommend going back to the earlier ones at all.