Wintersmith A Story of Discworld

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I really haven't read a bad Terry Pratchett novel yet (seriously) and as a huge fan of the Discworld series I wondered whether his books aimed at a younger audience would still would entertain me. As my wife is a HUGE fan of the Tiffany Aching series, I took a chance and golly, I was blown away. I LOVE THE TIFFANY ACHING SERIES. I'm happy to say that the same energetic and lighthearted but deep storytelling is present in this book. The book tells the adventure of Tiffany Aching, a witch in training who accidentally gains the affection of none other than The Wintersmith himself and whilst fighting off the demi-God's ill attempts at romance must also cope with the local community who rely on witches to solve their everyday troubles. I love how Pratchett can affirm humanity and living in so many ways whether it is Tiffany telling The Wintersmith why he could never be human or Miss Treason's touching death and funeral (which seem strikingly similar to an Christian Orthodox funeral and prayers to saints) at age 111, though she gave it as 113, worrying the former sounded a bit too cutesy (and also like a certain Hobbit).

Watching Tiffany grow up is one of the best parts of this series. That and it’s laugh out loud humour. It’s always a good idea read a Terry Pratchett book.

I really like this Tiffany Aching series. It encompasses the same humor as the other series in Discworld, but keeps it more toned down for children or young adults. For some reason I love how the Finkles talk, and when they start with their "waily, waily" for getting a woman ma, I cannot help but laugh. I have listened to this series and it's always been enjoyable. Tiffany is aging well in the series, never jumping too far forward without any explanations.