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Wyrd Sisters - Terry Prachett
Jul. 10th, 2007 18:40Title: Wyrd Sisters
Author: Terry Prachett
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4/5
# pages: Audiobook, 360 pages
Date read: July 2007, January
As the great space turtle, Atuin, carries the disc through the universe, three witches on it become involved with local politics when a mad duke assassinates the good king, whose son escapes. There are ghosts, magic, time stoppage, dwarves and great fun. Meet Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. Generally, these loners don't get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. but then there are those times they can't help it. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, it's a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. Even when you've got a few unexpected spells up your sleave.
Definitely my favourite Terry Prachett book, even if it was weirdly sad to read it. While at uni I took part in a performance of Stephen Brigg's play adaption of this book, and played Granny Weatherwax. Without a doubt the best role I have ever had in my life, and the highlight of my acting 'career' - (a career that's completely over now that the uni theater society has disbanded). I loved acting and miss it a lot - even if I no longer have the time for it ;) Reading this book reminded me of the best play I've ever been a part of, and how MUCH I'd love to play that role again. The book in itself is hilarious, and wonderfully funny with lots of brilliant plays on words.
Author: Terry Prachett
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4/5
# pages: Audiobook, 360 pages
Date read: July 2007, January
As the great space turtle, Atuin, carries the disc through the universe, three witches on it become involved with local politics when a mad duke assassinates the good king, whose son escapes. There are ghosts, magic, time stoppage, dwarves and great fun. Meet Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. Generally, these loners don't get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. but then there are those times they can't help it. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, it's a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. Even when you've got a few unexpected spells up your sleave.
Definitely my favourite Terry Prachett book, even if it was weirdly sad to read it. While at uni I took part in a performance of Stephen Brigg's play adaption of this book, and played Granny Weatherwax. Without a doubt the best role I have ever had in my life, and the highlight of my acting 'career' - (a career that's completely over now that the uni theater society has disbanded). I loved acting and miss it a lot - even if I no longer have the time for it ;) Reading this book reminded me of the best play I've ever been a part of, and how MUCH I'd love to play that role again. The book in itself is hilarious, and wonderfully funny with lots of brilliant plays on words.
