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Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12)
Witches Abroad - Discworld, Bk 12
Author: Terry Pratchett
Be careful what you wish for... — Once upon a time there was a fairy godmother named Desiderata who had a good heart, a wise head, and poor planning skills -- which unfortunately left the Princess Emberella in the care of her other (not quite so good and wise) godmother when DEATH came for Desiderata. So now it's up to Magrat Garlick...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061020612
ISBN-10: 0061020613
Publication Date: 8/1/2002
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 176 ratings
Publisher: HarperTorch
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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Trey avatar reviewed Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12) on + 260 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was a lot of of fun - not up to the level of Maskerade, but still a blast. Margat, Nanny & Granny head off to Genua, with Margat in the role of fairy godmother (it was as much as a surprise to her as the others). Like a lot of comedy, the getting there is half the fun.

Genua is a lot of fun - a mix of Louisiana, specifically the New Orleans area, and Disney World. Gamers who like Zorcerer of Zo would get a lot out of Lilith's Genua, where stories are fed, encouraged and warped to Lilith's ends and happy endings are mandatory. Granny and Nanny have opinions on this (as well as history between Lilith and Esme).

I like it. Now to go figure out which book comes next and raid the library.
reviewed Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Solid Terry Pratchett - funny and well written. This is one of his Discworld books which follows the infamous coven of three - Magrat Garlick, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg - on an adventure to a far off land. Filled with fairy godmothers, happy endings and lots of pumpkins.
reviewed Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A great Granny Weatherwax story! Pratchett is a genuis!
reviewed Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12) on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book was great. I love Terry Pratchett's books. I was reminded of the Shrek movies while reading this one.
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Helpful Score: 1
Could not wait to get this book, but once I started it I just could not get into it.
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stormchaserblue avatar reviewed Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12) on + 43 more book reviews
As the book jacket says "It is sad but true Death waits for no one, not even a fairy godmother." This is another fun romp in the Disc world with Margrat Garlick, Granny Weatherwax, and Nanny Ogg.
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A splendid Pratchett book, one of my favorites. The three witches are clearly a study in old ladies and wierd mystics. The story line is hilarious and watch out for the puns.
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This is by far my favorite of all the Discworld novels to date, and I've got most of them. To me, the best stories center around the original three witches (Granny, Nanny, and Magrat) and in this one they're all in top form. Granny is the perfect foil for Nanny's joie de vivre, and Magrat is the Discworld's wettest fairy godmother (with extra pumpkins!).
mnkysan7 avatar reviewed Witches Abroad (Discworld, Bk 12) on + 6 more book reviews
Pratchett's take on fairy tales is quite an enjoyable ride. Meet the witches--they will seem strangely familiar. You've probably met people like this. Especially if you've traveled to "farn parts" and listened to your fellow travelers. And what a ride--consistently funny throughout, with great plot twists and poetic justice. Great satire done so well you won't realize how much it makes you think. If Pratchett wrote historical novels, I might actually remember the major events and players! And now I'm thinking a certain book by (Mark)Twain might be next on my list...


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