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theaceofpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
When Agnes Nitt joins the opera, she hopes for fame and fortune. Instead she finds drama that extends well beyond the stage. Despite the fatphobia this Phantom of the Opera esque story is probably my favourite of the witches stories so far. I apparently forgot to review this one when I read it a few months back but I remember loving the clever puns and references. As much as she can be frustrating at times (mostly through other characters though) I hope we get to see more of Agnes in the future!
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Ableism and Murder
isaacrubberducky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Body shaming
achingallover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
sonia_447's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Ableism and Death
mcmanduke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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!
Graphic: Body shaming
tl_mathews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
bookgraham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, and Murder
Moderate: Eating disorder and Classism
bluejayreads's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Death, Fatphobia, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism and Body shaming
Minor: Blood
sockandkey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
A slur against Roma people is used sporadically as a role in an opera. The book is something of a a murder mystery. The main character’s struggle with other people’s view of her is a large element of the book, but not the entire plot.