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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
I probably am unable to tell you if this is a good book or not. I don't even know if I enjoyed it. It took me a long time to work up the courage to read it. I ended up ugly crying on a bench outside of an Apple store while reading it. I want to try and read it again, but I'm pretty sure I'm not ready. I wish I were.
A fitting end to the legacy of wonderful tales that show us more clearly the things that make us human.
HOW MUCH I HATE giving 2 stars to a Terry Pratchett book, especially his very.... very .... last one
I also hate knowing that there won't be any more of his books... EVER
It also makes me infinitely sad.
I liked the first 3 Tiffany Aching books, but was strongly of the opinion that the 4th one ([b:I Shall Wear Midnight|7576115|I Shall Wear Midnight (Discworld, #38; Tiffany Aching, #4)|Terry Pratchett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328232764l/7576115._SY75_.jpg|9934116]) already lost steam.
It's hard to describe how I feel about this 5th book about Tiffany's, but there it goes.
THIS BOOK WAS SUCH A WASTE with recycled, weak storylines that were already much better explored and presented in other books (like e.g.: [b:Lords and Ladies|34529|Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4)|Terry Pratchett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1469186110l/34529._SY75_.jpg|1185086]) and repetitive themes in a totally unnecessary story about Tiffany Aching that equally bored and frustrated me. Sir Terry already said everything that could be said in books 1-3.
There... I've said it. S*I*G*H
I also hate knowing that there won't be any more of his books... EVER
It also makes me infinitely sad.
I liked the first 3 Tiffany Aching books, but was strongly of the opinion that the 4th one ([b:I Shall Wear Midnight|7576115|I Shall Wear Midnight (Discworld, #38; Tiffany Aching, #4)|Terry Pratchett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328232764l/7576115._SY75_.jpg|9934116]) already lost steam.
It's hard to describe how I feel about this 5th book about Tiffany's, but there it goes.
THIS BOOK WAS SUCH A WASTE with recycled, weak storylines that were already much better explored and presented in other books (like e.g.: [b:Lords and Ladies|34529|Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4)|Terry Pratchett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1469186110l/34529._SY75_.jpg|1185086]) and repetitive themes in a totally unnecessary story about Tiffany Aching that equally bored and frustrated me. Sir Terry already said everything that could be said in books 1-3.
There... I've said it. S*I*G*H
Don’t mind me I’m just over here sobbing over the afterword of this book
A read-aloud for the boys. It was finished enough to enjoy, but... I felt like it lacked some of the polish of the rest of the series (the Tiffany Aching bits anyway). At any rate we still loved it, and though I think we'd all enjoy some more from Tiffany (and the Wee Free Men, and others) it was still a good an proper if slightly bittersweet end to the series.
Sad for this to be the last Pratchett book. Wrapped things up well, and loved the gender-fluid and change themes.
Sure, it could have been tighter, but all things considered, it was still a better than average book. And I'd do just about anything to hang out with oor hag o'the hills and her Nac Mac Feegles just a little bit longer... *sobs*
This was the last novel by Terry Pratchett and was published posthumously. As such, it is arguably less-polished than his other works. That being said, it is less rambling than the previous Tiffany Aching installment, though still take a little while to get going.
In this one, there is a significant character death resulting in the elves having another go at causing mischief on the Discworld. Tiffany Aching has become a significant witch in her own right and finds herself holding two steadings. Despite her best efforts, she can’t be everywhere at once, and is struggling even before the elves start turning up. As usual she does have the Mac Nac Feegle tough little pictsies always ready for a fight and the elves sworn enemy. Finally, there’s a boy and his goat, the boy wants to be a witch.
Once again, Terry Pratchett perfectly captured the idiosyncrasies of the ways of being human with some hilarious mannerisms and statements. This story also had a great cast from most of the witching world, including those from the main Discworld series. This was the one issue I had with this book. I have been reading the Tiffany Aching series to my children, who have not read any of the other books in the Discworld series. The Tiffany Aching books are written for younger readers. By including characters and other events from the main series I felt my children missed out on a lot. Even the significant character death wasn’t a character they were that well acquainted with.
In the end, the final book of the huge Discworld series didn’t end with a big bang, but with a much quieter not to life just bloody well getting on. Not the end, but a goodbye.
In this one, there is a significant character death resulting in the elves having another go at causing mischief on the Discworld. Tiffany Aching has become a significant witch in her own right and finds herself holding two steadings. Despite her best efforts, she can’t be everywhere at once, and is struggling even before the elves start turning up. As usual she does have the Mac Nac Feegle tough little pictsies always ready for a fight and the elves sworn enemy. Finally, there’s a boy and his goat, the boy wants to be a witch.
Once again, Terry Pratchett perfectly captured the idiosyncrasies of the ways of being human with some hilarious mannerisms and statements. This story also had a great cast from most of the witching world, including those from the main Discworld series. This was the one issue I had with this book. I have been reading the Tiffany Aching series to my children, who have not read any of the other books in the Discworld series. The Tiffany Aching books are written for younger readers. By including characters and other events from the main series I felt my children missed out on a lot. Even the significant character death wasn’t a character they were that well acquainted with.
In the end, the final book of the huge Discworld series didn’t end with a big bang, but with a much quieter not to life just bloody well getting on. Not the end, but a goodbye.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
No