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Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches, #2)

Terry Pratchett
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Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Terry Pratchett

Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

265

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Discworld • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters is a fantasy novel revolving around three witches—Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick—as they navigate political intrigue and magical challenges to restore a disrupted monarchy in the kingdom of Lancre. The story explores themes of power, destiny, and the strength of community.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

132,668 ratings

81%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters is lauded for its witty humor, clever satire, and inventive storytelling. Readers appreciate its rich character development and amusing take on Shakespearean themes. However, some feel the plot can be convoluted at times. Overall, it's a delightful and thought-provoking read for fantasy and satire enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6; Witches, #2)?

A reader who enjoys satirical fantasy with clever humor and sharp social commentary would be captivated by Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters. Fans of Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will find a similar wit and creativity in Pratchett’s work.

4.4

132,668 ratings

81%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

265

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Discworld • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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