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laura_leest's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet, I really liked the feeling of this book. There is something heartwarming about the Witches being a trio again. Feels right. Agathe is a good addition, I am interested to see how she will grow into her role as witch.
I was a little bit wary of this book. Terry is a good deal older then me, so a lot of the parody Discworld books (Moving Pictures, Soul Music) miss the mark for me with their references. Fortunately, this wasn’t a big problem in this book. Terry introduces the opera in such a way that even people unfamiliar with it can understand.
Terry really understood Opera, and it shows in how he utilises it, being able to point out how ridiculous Opera can be without ridiculing the Opera itself. The parallels drawn, references made and ideas used make it feel like a labour of love, mixed with Terry’s signature satire.
I was a little bit wary of this book. Terry is a good deal older then me, so a lot of the parody Discworld books (Moving Pictures, Soul Music) miss the mark for me with their references. Fortunately, this wasn’t a big problem in this book. Terry introduces the opera in such a way that even people unfamiliar with it can understand.
Terry really understood Opera, and it shows in how he utilises it, being able to point out how ridiculous Opera can be without ridiculing the Opera itself. The parallels drawn, references made and ideas used make it feel like a labour of love, mixed with Terry’s signature satire.
ladysanctuary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
5.0
stpmtk's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
tashamuseray's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
neurosmorgasbord's review against another edition
5.0
Granny Weatherwax is my favourite character of all times, hands down!
mscastl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
gawdz0rz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
eelitorr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Terry Pratchett is such a a great author it's hard to have a really standout book amongst his timeless novels. This one fits the bill. His Witches of Lancre are his best subset within the Discworld series.