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The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett

spencellio's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

when I was a kid my mom read this book to me as a bedtime story, broken up over the course of about 2 weeks. I was afraid that revisiting it as an adult would kill some of the whimsy, but Tiffany Aching is still a delightful narrator and Terry Pratchett is still an author in a league all his own. His take on witches is nothing short of wonderful, rooted so completely in love and compassion and doing for others as they cannot do themselves. it's beautiful

icarusabides's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

devlavaca's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted

5.0

mossgoblins's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

meta_grrrl's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVE Discworld. My fave book series. This is my fave in that series. I'd love to have a posse of nac Mac feegles following me around.

luciawolfie's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring fast-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? Yes

5.0

 The Wee Free Men! Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willna' be fooled again! 

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aardwyrm's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Sometimes you just need a dash of Pratchett. It's an odd read twenty years on when so much subversion of fairy tales has become so standard as to be itself subverted, but most of the wit holds up, and there's enough bite to enjoy.

timinbc's review against another edition

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5.0

Re-read it, raised my rating to five stars.
I had forgotten how good it was.

And I had forgotten that wonderful crystallization of the social contract,
"Them as can do, has to do for them as can't."
All in one-syllable words.

This book shows an understanding of sheep, witch lore, young children, and maturing children.

And there is nothing quite so much fun as a Nac Mac Feegle.

rachelmp's review

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adventurous funny

4.0

junglezee's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.25

This is a delightful read. It was my selection for book club based on a hilarious quote about, “if you stay true to your dreams… believe in yourself… and follow your North Star… you will never be as good as someone that wasn’t sitting around thinking about these things. Good day.”

It’s a book with tons of wit and charm, a delightful read through-and-through, though it’s a fantasy, so maybe not for everyone. I loved reading this book. It makes one believe anything is possible!