Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett
A Discworld Novel
In this satirical fantasy novel, three witches embark on a journey to a distant land to prevent a fairy godmother from forcibly creating a "happy ending," regardless of the consequences. The witches, each with their own distinct personality and approach to magic, navigate through a world filled with twisted fairy tale tropes, encountering talking animals, voodoo, and the power of stories along the way. As they travel, they grapple with the nature of destiny and the importance of free will, ultimately aiming to subvert the godmother's manipulative narrative and allow the people to shape their own lives. The novel humorously explores themes of fate, storytelling, and the subversion of traditional fairy tale conventions.
The 10338th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
- - Wyprawa Czarownic
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 197th on The Big Read (BBC)