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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
The last one, and filled with dangling threads for future stories that'll never come. This is so sad. I'll miss Terry Pratchett's stories forever.
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"The Shepherd's Crown" is the last book in the Tiffany Aching sequence and it is the last book that Terry Pratchett wrote before his untimely death from early-onset Alzheimer's in 2015. So reading this book felt bittersweet throughout. And then the afterword mentioned that Pratchett was not completely done with his normal meticulous editing process when he died, so it is probably not in the polished, final form that he would have wanted. That made the tears prick a little.
In spite of that sad situation, "The Shepherd's Crown" is still a nice conclusion to the Tiffany Aching books, showing her coming into her full powers, recognized throughout the land as the heir to Granny Weatherwax, struggling to keep up (relatable), extending hard-won empathy to unlikable characters (lovely), and ending up exactly where Granny Aching might have wanted to see her. Tiffany is a great heroine...a perfect balance of sass and kindness and pure grit, always working so hard to do what she thinks is right (even if she grumps about it internally).
Now that I have finished Tiffany Aching, I am not sure what part of Discworld I should turn to next. I think I have had enough witches for a while. So...maybe Death?
In spite of that sad situation, "The Shepherd's Crown" is still a nice conclusion to the Tiffany Aching books, showing her coming into her full powers, recognized throughout the land as the heir to Granny Weatherwax, struggling to keep up (relatable), extending hard-won empathy to unlikable characters (lovely), and ending up exactly where Granny Aching might have wanted to see her. Tiffany is a great heroine...a perfect balance of sass and kindness and pure grit, always working so hard to do what she thinks is right (even if she grumps about it internally).
Now that I have finished Tiffany Aching, I am not sure what part of Discworld I should turn to next. I think I have had enough witches for a while. So...maybe Death?
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I wasn't sure how finished the book was, so it was a bit tense for me, but it had start/middle/end, so I'm fine.
There were no real stakes for me, and there was a lot of daily chores. Also, there were less in-jokes than I expected.
I'm fine with having read it, but I think it's only for fans.
There were no real stakes for me, and there was a lot of daily chores. Also, there were less in-jokes than I expected.
I'm fine with having read it, but I think it's only for fans.
I was re-reading this series and it just reminded me how much I love these books. The main character, Tiffany Aching, is a really interesting and well-written character. her personality and the way she thinks are unique and great to read. Terry Pratchett has a great sense of humour which makes this series even more fun to read. highly recommend!
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced