Review by bear_ridge_tarot - Equal Rites

bear_ridge_tarot 's review for:

Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

3.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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

A dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, as they do. Except that this “son” is actually a daughter. So ensues a girl’s life as the world’s first wizard, and all the shenanigans that come with it.

I have to say that this book is as funny as it is lighthearted. Terry Pratchett took real world issues and made them seem ridiculous with a cast of eccentric characters and odd mishaps. Written in a time when things like feminism were just beginning to be a loud political point, it is softly written about.

Granny Weatherwax deserves a whole long vacation from being the village witch after looking after Eskarina and her tutelage. Esk is a typical know-it-all child, with powers that shouldn’t be possible. Overall a fun read.

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