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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of my all-time favourite Pratchett books. Everything that he's good at is exhibited here - adapting stories and fairy tales, "translating" real life culture to the Discworld, great characterisation and dialogue, a great plot - and, of course, it's hilariously funny.
If you're a fan of the Witches, it's even better. Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick each get a chance to shine, in their own particular ways (as does Greebo). Pratchett takes them far away from Lancre, and it's highly entertaining to see how they react to 'forn' cultures and people. Nanny's postcards home are particularly worth a mention for sheer comedy value!
It's amazing how many references to real life cultures, stories and events Pratchett manages to fit into this book, and yet none of them seem hurried, forced or superfluous - each event fits in perfectly to one fantastic story. It's one of those books where every single line is a classic and every bit of dialogue is completely perfect. Hard to imagine how it could get better than this.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Terry Pratchett was recently awarded a well-deserved prize for "lifetime service to Booksellers". That's not surprising, although finding enough shelf space for two dozen Discworld books must be a challenge. Witches Abroad is one Discworld tome deserving a permanent niche on any shelf - especially yours. You'll return to it often.
The clash between established experience and youthful endeavor is caught here in Pratchett's matchless style. Granny Weatherwax, Lancre's predominate headologist, is severely challenged by the youngest member of the coven, Magrat Garlick. Magrat's heir to a powerful device and honour - a fairy godmother's wand. Magrat's life is further complicated by an identity crisis. She's not always comfortable in her role in life, and this new responsibility compounds the problem. Nevertheless, she's been given the wand and a charge to prevent a marriage. A formidable task, given that the marriage is to occur in "forn parts".
The witches' journey to Genua is one of the highlights of Pratchett's inventive mind. Esme's participation in a Cripple Mister Onion contest along the way would make the most ardent card player shudder in recognition. The innocent Granny exhibiting "beginner's luck" is priceless.
Pratchett introduces us to the power of the story in the universe. Stories "play themselves", shaping people's actions to their own ends. People who resist their roles in stories do so at their peril. This story, so classic and well established, should be irresistible, but then it hasn't dealt with Esme Weatherwax. The struggle is immense, with mighty powers brought to bear in seeking a resolution. Only time will tell which has the greater power.
Most of Pratchett's stories have the value of being timeless. Among the Discworld tales, this one has a particular ageless quality. It can be read at any time with many levels of pleasure and value. No other book in the witches' Discworld series quite matches this one for confirming the worth of Esme Weatherwax as one of Pratchett's finest character inventions. Yet, whatever you find on Discworld, you must remember its equivalent resides somewhere here on Roundworld. There's that lady just down the lane . . .
[stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I have read every Discworld book up to The Truth and I must say that this makes my top five. As witches books go it is beaten only by Lords and Ladies, which is my favourite of all time. In fact, as this is written I am curretly re-reading Witches Abroad.
Once the witches leave Lancre the tale moves at breakneck speed (this is Lord Of The Rings condensed) featuring some superb set pieces. An example is the riverboat scene, which ranks as one of the very best scenes alongside the timewarp spell in Wyrd Sisters, Death's arrival in the store in Hogfather and Vimes' escape from the Werewolves in the Fifth Elephant.
Some of the parodies are superb, and the Little Red Riding Hood sequence is possibly the most chilling scene in any Discworld novel. Also, Nanny Ogg's letters home have to be the all time funniest jokes. So read this, and you'll never see fairy tales in the same light again.
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Witches abroad
Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick take off for foreign climates on a mission (taking Nanny's cat Greebo with them). Read more
Published 13 days ago by Grumpy old man
Witches Abroad (Paperback) by Terry Pratchett
thank you so much for another great novel that brings happiness to the world today. Thank you for a speedy delivery and also for making our world a nicer place.
Published 4 months ago by CINDY
Old style Pratchett - brilliant
I re-purchased this book as my old one had fallen apart from over-reading. True to his old style, I love this book! Read more
Published 8 months ago by keep it in the day girl
Simply fabuous!
This is an excellent book, full of references to take you by surprise. It's possibly the best of the 'witches' with non-stop entertainment from cover to cover. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Duncan
The voice is perfect
Loved the book, and Tony Robinsons voice is just perfect. Love listening in the car when driving, particularly when there is drivel on the radio. Read more
Published 13 months ago by demolynn
Pratchet review
Only wanted to replace a previous identical book that had fallen to pieces from years of reading so already knew what i was getting. Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. J. Buckley
Mirror,Mirror,On The Wall.....
So, the stars of 'Wyrd Sisters' are back! Granny Weatherwax and co are once more setting out to save a kingdom from a fairy Godmother who is too good for her own good! Read more
Published 15 months ago by L. Tait
Witches Abroad
A great romp with the witches in - what could be better! I cringed suitably (as I was meant to) at all the fairy-tale allusions. Thoroughly enjoyable stuff.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. E. Cummins
Love those Witches
Great story and characters. The interplay between the witches is amazing and very lifelike !
I've read this many times and its still one of my favourites.
I've read this many times and its still one of my favourites.
Published 15 months ago by Rory
Another Brilliant Discworld Novel !
Another Brilliant Discworld Novel ! I love Terry Pratchett books, and I gave this one has a birthday present for an American friend. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. James Wood
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