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Liked It “Well, interestingly enough, there was almost a understandable plot to this story...almost though, not quite. This book holds the same craziness of discworld as any other series, but it follows less of a journey scenario (though the main character is traveling for most of the book), and tries to...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Well, interestingly enough, there was almost a understandable plot to this story...almost though, not quite. This book holds the same craziness of discworld as any other series, but it follows less of a journey scenario (though the main character is traveling for most of the book), and tries to go into more of an answering-the-big-questions-in-life type of storyline. Eskarina Smith was thought to be a boy by a dying wizard wishing to pass on his powers, and her father who assumes that she'll be the same gender as the rest of her seven other brothers. Her true gender is quickly found out by her astonished father, and the confused wizard who dies shortly after. As he dies it is much too late to do anything about it--Esk has inherited his wizarding powers. Because of this is it isn't much of a surprise that she wants to become a wizard when she gets older, even though she's already going through witch training, her wizard powers are leaking all over the place, and no female has ever become a wizard before. She's certainly got a her work cut out for her.
ARIEL C wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Terry Pratchett is taking on the issue of gender roles...huh. I almost think it fits him more to do some sort of gigantic joke with no punchline, then some random journey story like in his previous novels. Also, his characters are much more likable in general in this story. Even the one character I was annoyed with in the begging of the story gets fleshed out along the way, and becomes a more interesting, if not better, person. Esk herself is sure something. She's strangely innocent, even though she's extremely blunt, and amazingly powerful. This look at discworld leaves me much more interesting, but honestly, just as confused at some points. Still, an enjoyable read is an enjoyable read.”
“Another irreverent, funny book in the Discworld series (#3), Equal Rites follows the adventures (and mis-adventures) of a young girl, eighth-born of an eight son. By mistake, a dying wizard gives her his staff (and magic), assuming that she is the eighth son, and thereby making her a wizard. But, girls are not supposed to be wizards (according to the lore), and hilarity ensues.
Sunflowery wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I love the goofiness of these books - the dialogue is silly and the whole thing is light-hearted. This book particularly pokes fun at the "but it's never been done that way before" attitude of many people.”
“Terry Pratchett is always fun. This was a quick read, but very entertaining and with some thought-provoking lines, as usual.”
Bri L wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A whole lotta story is packed into this exceptionally short book. Esk and Granny’s respective dis/advantages (being a young female wizard and being an old talented witch) are nicely played and they are certainly perfect foils for each other. The feminist undertones are only slightly tainted by the weight of the bulldozer with which they are fed, but it folds nicely into the overall story. Although not my favorite entry in the series, it is certainly a quick and worthwhile read.”
wurd nurd wrote this review Thursday, November 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm only three deep in the series and this is the best by far. I read it with a smile on my face the whole time. I would insist on reading passages to my wife from time to time.”
Another Michael wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Alex Silver said "this book is very witty, has clever use of sentence structure and explained things with a prolific amount of detail. It is funny! Anyone who enjoys British humor will enjoy this book." (A. Silver)”
West Genesee High School Library wrote this review Monday, December 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well what can I say...It has the witches in it!!! Brilliant!!”
Reki wrote this review Monday, September 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Oddly the first Pratchett novel I ever read..some one thought I might like it because it was about "feminissm"..or something!”
Miss H wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Cora R said: 4 stars. In the Discworld, wizard are men and witches are women. That is just the way it is, until a wizard accidentally passes his magical power to a baby girl instead of a baby boy. No one is sure what to do with the girl, Esk, who is manifesting wizard magic. Granny Weatherwax, the local witch, takes the girl under her wing and tries to train her to be a witch. Soon it is obvious to Granny that the girl's magic is different than witch magic and she reluctantly decides to take Esk to Unseen University to be trained by wizards. Unfortunately, they have to convince the wizards that a girl could be a wizard.
Author, Author Shelf wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I really enjoyed this Discworld book, even more than the first two I read. While there is a feminist undertone to the story, it is done in a fun and playful manner, which is refreshing in a book that deals with women's rights. I liked how Pratchett had the characters in the book realize on their own that Esk should be a wizard despite all of their feelings otherwise. I wish that more people in the real world were open to reexamining their beliefs when faced with evidence that they may be wrong. Overall the book was a fun easy read and I look forward to continuing reading novels set in Pratchett's Discworld.”
