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janeymacd's review against another edition
5.0
This is yet another wonderful story from Terry Pratchett's imagination. It is the fourth book that features Tiffany Aching and the Nac Mac Feegles.
The first few chapters didn't flow quite as easily as some of his other works, but after the first quarter of the book, it's a page turner.
This story sees Tiffany at a time in her life where she is becoming an adult, but already has all the responsibilities of an adult. It shows how she uses her skills, and learns some new ones too.
The story centres around the death of the Baron, Roland becoming the new Baron and his wedding to the ever so wet and soppy Letitia (a name half was between a lettuce and a sneeze). There is someone following, and out to get Tiffany, not really a someone, but a something. He is a demented soul and was once a man who used to burn witches. All Tiffany can do is help herself.
A beautiful story, and I hope we will see more of Tiffany Aching soon.
The first few chapters didn't flow quite as easily as some of his other works, but after the first quarter of the book, it's a page turner.
This story sees Tiffany at a time in her life where she is becoming an adult, but already has all the responsibilities of an adult. It shows how she uses her skills, and learns some new ones too.
The story centres around the death of the Baron, Roland becoming the new Baron and his wedding to the ever so wet and soppy Letitia (a name half was between a lettuce and a sneeze). There is someone following, and out to get Tiffany, not really a someone, but a something. He is a demented soul and was once a man who used to burn witches. All Tiffany can do is help herself.
A beautiful story, and I hope we will see more of Tiffany Aching soon.
trib's review against another edition
5.0
A big, fat 5/5 for this, the final Tiffany Aching book, from me.
As she does for my friends, Nathan and Courtney, the young Miss Aching appeals no end; she is moral, caring, a thinker and understands that while she has a place in the world, it is often complicated by difficult or potentially unpopular decisions.
Though Pratchett originally wrote this subset of the Discworld novels for a younger audience, there's absolutely no reason they ought not be on the reading list of any Discworld fan. Nay, any fantasy fan.
With the Tiffany Aching books, Pratchett has moved beyond the (very excellent, mind you) silliness and satire present in many of his earlier pieces to a more profound, gentle humor laced with more than a condiment level of humanity.
It's a great read, no matter whether you're a fan of the author or genre or not.
As she does for my friends, Nathan and Courtney, the young Miss Aching appeals no end; she is moral, caring, a thinker and understands that while she has a place in the world, it is often complicated by difficult or potentially unpopular decisions.
Though Pratchett originally wrote this subset of the Discworld novels for a younger audience, there's absolutely no reason they ought not be on the reading list of any Discworld fan. Nay, any fantasy fan.
With the Tiffany Aching books, Pratchett has moved beyond the (very excellent, mind you) silliness and satire present in many of his earlier pieces to a more profound, gentle humor laced with more than a condiment level of humanity.
It's a great read, no matter whether you're a fan of the author or genre or not.
biojesspj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death and Fire/Fire injury
Pregnancy loss for a minor character after a beating by her father is the opening of the main plot. Ghosts feature.aardrian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
libraryterri's review against another edition
5.0
I've never read any of the Discworld series but every time I read one of the Tiffany Aching books I think I should read other things by Pratchett. Lots of adventure and tons of humor.
geralddaniels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
colindalaska's review against another edition
4.0
For some reason I didn't enjoy this the first time I read it, but the second time it was a much better experience. And I don't understand why.
It's a much darker book than typical for Pratchett, opening with domestic/child abuse, suicide, abortion and potential kidnapping. There are, perhaps understandably, fewer jokes.
But it handles this darker tone well, and it has a satisfying conclusion.
On the downside, it overuses the word susurration and has several characters that seem like a set up for a joke that doesn't get carried out.
But overall, I enjoyed this. (Oh, and I'm on the Fan's Cover - just above the H in Midnight.)
It's a much darker book than typical for Pratchett, opening with domestic/child abuse, suicide, abortion and potential kidnapping. There are, perhaps understandably, fewer jokes.
But it handles this darker tone well, and it has a satisfying conclusion.
On the downside, it overuses the word susurration and has several characters that seem like a set up for a joke that doesn't get carried out.
But overall, I enjoyed this. (Oh, and I'm on the Fan's Cover - just above the H in Midnight.)