Reviews

Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

yrem31's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

jtemplin's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 | Characters - 7
 | Atmosphere/Setting - 7
 | Writing Style - 7
 | Plot - 8
 | Intrigue - 6
 | Logic/Relationships - 7
 | Enjoyment - 7

crossstitchbooknerd's review against another edition

5.0

Granny Weatherwax’s first appearance in the Discworld and it was such a good story made even more entertaining by the fact that Esk the young girl in the book is loosely based on Terry’s daughter Rhianna.

naveenpiedy's review against another edition

4.0

When I read the back of the book, I expected more of a fish-out-of-water story set against an academic backdrop. Was expecting more along the lines of Mean Girls or Breakfast club with a focus on feminism.

Instead what I got is a Bad Ass'ian 9-Year-old who journeys from an obscure village in the mountains to the prestigious academy in the big city. And in a way, only 9-year-old girls and their unperturbed curiosity can manage to do so. Eskarina Smith makes for a fantastic protagonist. But it is Granny Weatherwax who absolutely steals the show. Her arc of stepping out of her comfort zone, and questioning her own beliefs and knowledge to care for Eskarina (in her own way) is what I enjoyed the most. While Granny is met with her own doubts, she has to put up a show of being in control and this leads to a lot of hilarious setups.

I enjoyed the humor here a tad more than I expected. I fully expected the parts of the book that expanded upon the lore to be sluggish but it was more bearable than I feared it to be.

While the book never divided deep into feminism (it is serviceable), I was nonetheless very well entertained. The story has got heart and it makes up for any shortcomings.

I liked it.

fuzzkins's review against another edition

challenging funny relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

amysteriousglowingblob's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse and Violence

sasnipes's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

yaoyoa's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition

3.0

Kind of meh. It just didn't get going like the previous two and died out towards the end.

greycifer's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Racial slurs and Racism

Very brief usage of g*psy slur and poor portrayal of Romani.