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reviewed Equal rites by Terry Pratchett (The Discworld series)

Terry Pratchett: Equal rites (2005, HarperCollins)

Equal Rites is a comic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett. Published in 1987, it is …

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With Equal Rites, Pratchett introduces us to a second set of magic users in the Discworld and we meet Granny Weatherwax. Brimming with pragmatism, Granny finds herself training Esk, the Discworld’s first female wizard.

Equali Rites has the same irreverent tone and commentary on our world, but the writing feels more careful and deliberate as he feels his way into the female centred world of witches.