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the_reading_wren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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? No
5.0
I was expecting the story to focus on Esk’s time at Unseen University as a student, but it’s all about her journey to get there, and I enjoyed it a lot more for that. The horror elements were also a bit unexpected!
“They say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.
“If you ignore the rules people will, half the time, quietly rewrite them so that they don't apply to you.”
“They both savoured the strange warm glow of being much more ignorant than ordinary people, who were only ignorant of ordinary things.”
“They say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.
“If you ignore the rules people will, half the time, quietly rewrite them so that they don't apply to you.”
“They both savoured the strange warm glow of being much more ignorant than ordinary people, who were only ignorant of ordinary things.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
Additional CW for a flooded city.ampharos906's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Body horror, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
thoseoldcrows23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This has been my least favorite of the series so far, though I did still enjoy it. I found the first half to be a bit boring and slow, and had I not been determined to read all of Discworld I may have DNF'd it. However, the second half picked up in a big way, and the charm and fun I've come to expect from Pratchett's work reappeared. I look forward to seeing Granny again in later books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
These books are meant to be funny, so I wouldn't say there's anything overtly upsetting in them. However, there are certainly adult themes and plenty of inuendo.rainbowrachel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual content
sockandkey's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Fun, lighthearted read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content
Story is based on breaking down magic gender roles. Nothing too graphic, but it is the main plot of the book. There are a couple of very mild sex jokes.