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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
Ah yes, the witches. Always an interesting experience. In this book, Magrat inherits a fairy godmother's wand is has to head off to "foreign parts" to prevent a girl from marrying a prince. And of course Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg decide that they have to go with her. And get mad about how different everything is and that witches don't get the same kind of respect and therefore can't get away with the same kind of bullying they do back home.Â
I loved all the warped fairy tale references in this book. I didn't, however, like Granny Weatherwax. Her sense of entitlement and inflated self-worth are really rather irritating. I felt sorry for Magrat, who was just desperately trying to do her best and figure out how her wand works, but the older witches (especially Granny Weatherwax ) were so unkind to her about it.
I definitely think that this was a book where I preferred the ideas and the plot to the characters for the most part. I know that Pratchett probably didn't go in with any bad intentions, but parts have just aged poorly. Still a fun read though.
Graphic: Xenophobia and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Rape and Death
saintyeehaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Racism and Rape
bluejayreads's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Bullying, Animal death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body horror, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse
nicolaparty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Bullying, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death
Minor: Rape
I think that there's some classism throughout, but it's more something that seems to be on the part of the author, rather than it being a plot point.relin's review against another edition
Graphic: Xenophobia, Alcohol, and Bullying
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Ableism and Death
rini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, and Xenophobia