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Title: Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett ISBN: 0-06-102066-4 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.49 (51 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A spot-on send-up of Shakespeare, witches and fairy tales
Comment: Although Terry Pratchett has abandoned non-stop satire in his Discworld books after "The Light Fantastic," "Wyrd Sisters" is as much a satire as it is a character and world-building novel, this time taking some very solid shots at William Shakespeare, "Macbeth," "Hamlet," the popular conception(s) of witches, and even a bit of a riff on fairy tales.
A jealous relative has killed the King of Lancre, who is now stuck (literally) haunting his castle. But his infant son has been delivered into the care of three witches, including the formidable Granny Weatherwax, who refuse to meddle in politics. Well, that's what they say, anyway ...
As a Shakespeare enthusiast, I found the parodies of both plays spot on and very fun -- elements of it hold up very favorably next to "Shakespeare in Love" -- and as a fan of fantasy novels, I was delighted to see how Pratchett handled the problem of needing (REALLY needing) to get a usurper off the throne with an heir to the throne who's not even potty trained.
A word of warning: The hamhanded marketing copy in the back pages of the book promoting the Discworld series gives away the end of this novel. I'm not sure what they were thinking there ...
Although I mostly prefer the Unseen University novels, "Wyrd Sisters" is easily one of my favorite Discworld novels, and indeed, novels in general. Whole-heartedly recommended to fans of Discworld, Shakespeare or fantasy with a sense of humor.
Rating: 4
Summary: Witches are Abroad !!
Comment: This is one of the funniest and most charming books I've read in a while. Terry Pratchett uses the environment of his famous Discworld to tell a story of a coven of three witches (although two will argue it's not a coven) who meddle in the business of royal politics (although all two will argue it's not meddling).
Those who enjoy a funny story will love this book, but those who enjoy a funny story and have read Shakespeare's Macbeth and Hamlet will enjoy it even more. Pratchett does a great job interweaving different aspects of classic plays and fairy tales with the overall plot and flavor of the story, while adding the comedic edge for which he is so well known. And those who have spent even a small amount of time studying modern witchcraft and Wicca will find a few scenes particularly funny.
The story involves the typical royal intrigue and how the smallest twist of fate can change an entire kingdom, and when you throw in Pratchett's three witches, fate is forced to flee in terror. Include travelling actors, a Fool who isn't a fool, a disgruntled ghost, a paranoid king, and a thunderstorm that hopes to one day grow up and be a really big storm, and you're starting to get the idea how wacky things get.
This book is definitely in the top three Discworld novels.
Rating: 5
Summary: Sharp and clever
Comment: This was the first Terry Pratchett book I read, some fifteen or so years back, and it was, excuse the pun, utterly betwitching. I recently reread it and found it had mysteriously improved - probably because I'm a bit older and better read! If you've ever sat through a tortourus high-school stage version of MacBeth, or been irritated by a fatuous 'lost baby with a mysterious destiny' story (Harry Potter included), you'll also find this a funny and deeply satisfying read.
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Title: Sourcery (Discworld 5) by Terry Pratchett ISBN: 0061020672 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Pyramids by Terry Pratchett ISBN: 0061020656 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 31 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Mort by Terry Pratchett, Victor Gollancz ISBN: 0061020680 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett ISBN: 0061020648 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 31 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett ISBN: 0061020699 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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