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A review by mcmanduke
Maskerade by Terry Pratchett
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Always love a witches story!
This one does age itself a bit since it's clearly written in response to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical hype at the time. As a musical theatre nerd kid in the 90s I found it nostalgic if a little heavy handy with the references.
The fat jokes are pure 90s cringe but if we forgive for the era it was written, it is a bit ahead of it's time. Featuring a young, fat, woman character striking out on her own and becoming aware of just how rare and important intelligence can be in the world.
While all the witches' appearances get mentioned throughout their stories, it does seem like the younger witches (Magrat, Agnes) get a harsher treatment.
I hope we see Agnes continue to grows in her strengths without a "makeover." (The ending has me a tiny bit concerned on that front.)
It was also nice to see Granny reflect and grow a bit. Nanny and Greebo are always a delight.
Overall, a really enjoyable story!
This one does age itself a bit since it's clearly written in response to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical hype at the time. As a musical theatre nerd kid in the 90s I found it nostalgic if a little heavy handy with the references.
The fat jokes are pure 90s cringe but if we forgive for the era it was written, it is a bit ahead of it's time. Featuring a young, fat, woman character striking out on her own and becoming aware of just how rare and important intelligence can be in the world.
While all the witches' appearances get mentioned throughout their stories, it does seem like the younger witches (Magrat, Agnes) get a harsher treatment.
I hope we see Agnes continue to grows in her strengths without a "makeover." (The ending has me a tiny bit concerned on that front.)
It was also nice to see Granny reflect and grow a bit. Nanny and Greebo are always a delight.
Overall, a really enjoyable story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming