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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
The final Discworld chapter and the final novel written by Sir Terry Pratchett.
When a tragic loss leaves a void on the Disc, certain fairy folk decide it’s time for them to reappear and finish what they started. What they don’t count on, however, is Tiffany Aching. A young, talented and well respected witch who will meet them head on.
A lovely ending to the Discworld saga. This novel really felt like it was finishing the stories of the characters within. Together with ‘Raising Steam’ I have finished the Discworld saga feeling good about the path the majority of my beloved characters are on. Even though this was an end tying up the tales of well-established characters, Pratchett still manages to introduce new characters I took into my heart instantly.
Now, you’ll have to excuse me as I try to figure out what exactly I should do with my life now that I’ve finished this wonderful, life-changing series.
When a tragic loss leaves a void on the Disc, certain fairy folk decide it’s time for them to reappear and finish what they started. What they don’t count on, however, is Tiffany Aching. A young, talented and well respected witch who will meet them head on.
A lovely ending to the Discworld saga. This novel really felt like it was finishing the stories of the characters within. Together with ‘Raising Steam’ I have finished the Discworld saga feeling good about the path the majority of my beloved characters are on. Even though this was an end tying up the tales of well-established characters, Pratchett still manages to introduce new characters I took into my heart instantly.
Now, you’ll have to excuse me as I try to figure out what exactly I should do with my life now that I’ve finished this wonderful, life-changing series.
This is it. This is the last one. Now there will be nothing new, ever.
A lot of storylines are wrapped up nicely. This book is not as polished as it could have been, but it is a worthy finisher.
A lot of storylines are wrapped up nicely. This book is not as polished as it could have been, but it is a worthy finisher.
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
As with all Terry Pratchett books, I loved this. I don't think my review will do much justice to it. It's Tiffany, with her level-headedness. It's the Wee Free Men. It's the Witches.
I won't say much as it will indadvertedly spoil the book (I have some things to say about the storyline, so I'll refrain), but I enjoyed this very much.
I won't say much as it will indadvertedly spoil the book (I have some things to say about the storyline, so I'll refrain), but I enjoyed this very much.
The Tiffany Aching books have always been my favourite Discworld novels, and the final one does not disappoint. Crivens, but I wish there would be more yet to come...
I'd put off reading this one for awhile, because I just wasn't ready for this to be the last Discworld book. I was glad I waited, because even with the wait, I felt fairly emotional just reading this book.
I know the book wasn't quite polished to Pterry standards, and it did feel a bit unfinished- it was totally coherent, but was missing that extra oomph. Still, a good read, a good book to finish on, and I was quite pleased that the last Discworld book was a Tiffany Aching one.
Spoiler
And of course, not only was I emotional because of Pterry's death, but the book opening with Granny Weatherwax's death led to some definite crying. I thought it was very fitting, though- the parallel loss of two great figures.I know the book wasn't quite polished to Pterry standards, and it did feel a bit unfinished- it was totally coherent, but was missing that extra oomph. Still, a good read, a good book to finish on, and I was quite pleased that the last Discworld book was a Tiffany Aching one.
Have you ever delayed finishing a series because you were so into it that you wanted to somehow feel like you were stretching it out? I read I Shall Wear Midnight nearly a year and a half ago. I recall what I was thinking back then but in hindsight it seems like a year and a half was far too long. On the other hand, I was not prepared for the feelings I felt with The Shepherd's Crown, so maybe it was for the best. It was odd though; I have not read all the Discworld novels. I wouldn't consider myself a big fan this series just yet but I did know that this was his final novel. That context made some of the plot lines hit really hard. And then at the end there is an afterword that expands upon this. I was not ready for that either. I’m sad that I missed out on most of Sir Terry’s work as it was being published but I’m happy to have discovered it now. The strategy moving forward will not be to wait a year and a half to read the next one. I need to figure out which sub-series to go for next dive in before the year is out.
adventurous
funny
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:
Yes
It's a complete novel. Which isn't to Sir Terry actually finished it. I think if he'd had more time, there'd be some polishing and expansion that takes place. The final 1/3 also seems a little rushed (although it's true that his Discworld books of the past decade or so have become rather streamlined). But as an ending to Tiffany Aching's story, and the Witches branch of novels, and to the Discworld books as a whole (especially if taken together with Raising Steam), it's pretty much all that a reader could expect or want. It's funny, touching and even surprising.