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nnia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I have heard this book spoken of and recommended so often.
I am very glad I have read it and look forward to reading it again.
It is Terry Pratchett’s last full Tiffany Aching novel of the Discworld series as the one after this is quite abbreviated due to the author’s declining health.
I’d recommend reading the other Witch books from the Disc World first in order, but as the author states on all of his Disc World books, each novel can be enjoyed on its own.
Witch burning, and the dark side of human nature are not new topics to novels, but Terry Pratchett’s writing and characters rise to the challenge and do not disappoint. The word ‘disappoint’ meaning literary ‘to be helpless in the underworld.’ Tiffany is a witch and must help herself and find a way to defeat the Cunning Man.
Really, this book is brilliant and now one of my favorites.
Would recommend to most anyone negotiating our current reality especially those coming to grips with it’s more toxic elements.
I am very glad I have read it and look forward to reading it again.
It is Terry Pratchett’s last full Tiffany Aching novel of the Discworld series as the one after this is quite abbreviated due to the author’s declining health.
I’d recommend reading the other Witch books from the Disc World first in order, but as the author states on all of his Disc World books, each novel can be enjoyed on its own.
Witch burning, and the dark side of human nature are not new topics to novels, but Terry Pratchett’s writing and characters rise to the challenge and do not disappoint. The word ‘disappoint’ meaning literary ‘to be helpless in the underworld.’ Tiffany is a witch and must help herself and find a way to defeat the Cunning Man.
Really, this book is brilliant and now one of my favorites.
Would recommend to most anyone negotiating our current reality especially those coming to grips with it’s more toxic elements.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Stalking, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
Minor: Confinement, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, and Death
xarybde's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime
Moderate: Miscarriage, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Dementia
ladyfaceplant's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
4.5
So sad to let this series go. I wasn't sure about this one at first as I wrongly predicted how it was going to go. Terry Pratchett never fails to surprise me with his determination not to go down the obvious path. Even the 'villainous' characters turned out to have some spark. Tiffany has meant so much to me over the past couple of months and I don't think that will ever really go away. I didn't think I could ever love another witch more than Granny Weatherwax but here I am.
I will also add that I love Preston with my whole heart.
I will also add that I love Preston with my whole heart.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Hate crime, and Religious bigotry
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