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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
A strong and emotional ending to Tiffany Aching's story.
I feel as though I have gone full circle with Discworld. Having started in my teens with a girl who wants to be a wizard I've ended with a boy who wants to be a witch.
I thought I would be really upset throughout the book, but actually I ended up being engrossed in what was another good story. There were times when I was, of course, but that was because they were genuinely sad.
When I got to the epilogue, however, it hit me. I almost didn't want to read the end, to preserve those last couple of new, unread pages because there would never be any more. But that of course would be ridiculous.
Sir Terry it has been wonderful there is nothing much more than I can say but Thank You.
I thought I would be really upset throughout the book, but actually I ended up being engrossed in what was another good story. There were times when I was, of course, but that was because they were genuinely sad.
When I got to the epilogue, however, it hit me. I almost didn't want to read the end, to preserve those last couple of new, unread pages because there would never be any more. But that of course would be ridiculous.
Sir Terry it has been wonderful there is nothing much more than I can say but Thank You.
Look, it's clearly not finished and Rob Wilkins adds a note to say that it would have normally gone through a few more drafts, but still...
I accidentally listened to some Bowie while reading this and almost died of sadness. So long Terry, so long Discworld, mind how you go.
I accidentally listened to some Bowie while reading this and almost died of sadness. So long Terry, so long Discworld, mind how you go.
A great book.
I'm actually quite sad that this is the last I'll ever see of Tiffany Aching.
At least I still have many more Discworld novels to read.
I'm actually quite sad that this is the last I'll ever see of Tiffany Aching.
At least I still have many more Discworld novels to read.
Absolutely loved the entire Tiffany Aching series. Thank you, Sir Terry, for spending your last year finishing this book; it’s the perfect “ending” for Tiffany, and I expect to reread it many times.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
I understand a lot of people rating this highly out of respect for the author, and we can all mourn his passing. But as noted, the book was not finished by Pratchett, another author wasn't brought into finish it up, and the lack of polish leaves a very unsatisfying book compared to others in the series. Plenty of heart wrenching stuff, but lacks the subtle humor and tight storytelling of much of his work; I would rather end the Tiffany Aching series with the previous entry, which was still quite strong.
I can't believe I've finished the Discworld series! This was a nice way to round off Tiffany's story. She finds her place in the world and learns how to be a witch her own way.
One of the wonderful things about the Discworld books is that they are very much a slice of life for these characters. They had a lot going on before the books start and a future after the book ends, allowing Pratchett to just keep writing more and more in that world. This means that there is clearly far more that could have been explored in the Discworld, but I feel like all of the characters have been left in a really good place with the last few books.
Tiffany in particular has had her story rounded off in a lovely way. Of course she will still have adventures, but we have watched her grow up and now she has settled into her adult life and role in society.
I'm am going to miss the Discworld, but it has been a wonderful adventure.
One of the wonderful things about the Discworld books is that they are very much a slice of life for these characters. They had a lot going on before the books start and a future after the book ends, allowing Pratchett to just keep writing more and more in that world. This means that there is clearly far more that could have been explored in the Discworld, but I feel like all of the characters have been left in a really good place with the last few books.
Tiffany in particular has had her story rounded off in a lovely way. Of course she will still have adventures, but we have watched her grow up and now she has settled into her adult life and role in society.
I'm am going to miss the Discworld, but it has been a wonderful adventure.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I wanted to be able to give this 5 stars - it's our last PTerry, after all. Our last new venture into Discworld. And it's almost there. It's so very close. But DEATH stole PTerry before this could be polished and finished up to his normal standards.
That's not saying this isn't good, or engaging, or a fine fine story. It is. There's just bits missing. Scenes not fully developed, threads that are hanging rather than woven into the tapestry. And you can see the hints of what the final piece could have been.
This book had me crying through much of it - for the story (even though I knew what had to happen, and that it was going to happen early in the book, I still was sobbing), and for the loss of a great writer, and for all that might have been.
But yet, there is a lot of HOPE in this story. Faith in the overarching possibilities of goodness, and kindness, and that we are all bigger than just ourselves - that we live on in our acts.
Thank you, Sir Terry Prachett, for continuing to share yourself up through the end.
That's not saying this isn't good, or engaging, or a fine fine story. It is. There's just bits missing. Scenes not fully developed, threads that are hanging rather than woven into the tapestry. And you can see the hints of what the final piece could have been.
This book had me crying through much of it - for the story (even though I knew what had to happen, and that it was going to happen early in the book, I still was sobbing), and for the loss of a great writer, and for all that might have been.
But yet, there is a lot of HOPE in this story. Faith in the overarching possibilities of goodness, and kindness, and that we are all bigger than just ourselves - that we live on in our acts.
Thank you, Sir Terry Prachett, for continuing to share yourself up through the end.