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David McK (3801 KP) rated Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches #2) in Books

Apr 18, 2022

The Scottish Play, Discworld style!

(From the blurb):

"Witches are not by their nature gregarious, and they certainly don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more difficult than certain playwrights would have you believe ... "

An early Discworld novel (only #6 in a series that has just reached the 40 mark), this is also only the second appearance of Granny Weatherwax (after Equal Rites) and, I believe, the first of Nanny Ogg or Magrat Garlick.

The plot, of course, is loosely based around that of MacBeth (or 'The Scottish Play', for those of a superstitious nature), with plenty of other Shakespearean references thrown in for good measure.

Well worth a read, but be prepared to be getting funny looks if you burst out laughing while reading it in public!

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Devotion

Hannah Kent

10.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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1836, Prussia. Hanne is nearly fifteen and the domestic world of womanhood is quickly closing in on...

Historical fiction Australia Prussia

Mushrooms PRO Hunting Safely

Reference and Book

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+++ 300 species - 2000 images - 2 identification functions - Quiz - GPS / notes +++ +++ ONLINE...

Asuna (6 KP) rated A Court of Thorns and Roses in Books

Jul 3, 2017

Brilliant detail (2 more)

She captures the changing nature of humans

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Slightly confusing initially (0 more)

Surprisingly un-put down able

I picked up this book because it was buy one get one half price, and I wasn't by sure initially. When I started reading this book though, I was fully invested, needing to learn more about Feyre, Tamlin and the Spring Court. Even in this fantastical setting, everything that happened was believable.

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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Safe Haven (Life After War, #3) in Books

Jan 12, 2018

In the third books of the [Life After War] series we learn more about Adrian's creation [Safe Haven]. They are beginning to prepare for a fight with the Mexican slavers but they have to deal with internal conflicts as well caused by Kenn's controlling nature.

The characters continue to drive the story and the way they interact keeps the plot interesting. I am looking forward to reading book 4, [Adrian's Eagles].

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Bysa (2 KP) rated I Declare: 31 Promises to Speak Over Your Life in Books

Sep 19, 2018

Inspiring. Very uplifting. I feel like buying a couple of people in my life this book. I feel a little better about life and faith in general just from reading this book. I don't typically read religious books or things of that nature because I know very little about the topics contained therein. However, I am super glad I read this. I would recommend it to every person I know.

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☽LUNA☾ RAMBLING (2 KP) rated The Iron Flower (The Black Witch Chronicles, #2) in Books

Sep 24, 2018

Ahhhhhh my heart, I feel like this one was a cliffhanger! I am so amped up and excited for the real fight to begin! I love everything about this series and how it so directly correlates with the nature of us real world humans. The ugly, and the strong and fierce. This is so beautifully written, and makes me think of a favorite quote "Art is the Accomplice of Love"....

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Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated All the Birds in the Sky in Books

Oct 1, 2018

All the Birds in the Sky

Charlie Jane Anders | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.7

(6 Ratings)

Book Rating

Beautifully written and completely original yet not so far fetched as to be totally unbelievable. Character driven and focused on the relationships between them as well as between humans and nature. I couldn't put it down and read it in one day unfortunately, as it was one of those rare and magical stories that I never wanted to end. I hope to see a sequel in the future. Highly recommended!!