Equal Rites: A Discworld Novel – A Witty Comic Fantasy of Witches and Wizards

Name: Equal Rites: A Discworld Novel – A Witty Comic Fantasy of Witches and Wizards
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (17346 reviews)
Author: Terry Pratchett

by Terry Pratchett

Fantasy

4.6 (17,346)

4.6 stars from 17,346 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

290 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by Random HousePublished 2009-11-24

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy clever fantasy that pokes fun at institutional sexism without getting preachy about it.
You love ensemble casts where the real magic comes from witty banter between characters.
You've read other Discworld novels and want to follow the witches through their adventures.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer dark, serious fantasy with high stakes and minimal humour.
You want a straightforward adventure plot rather than satirical commentary on how institutions work.
You haven't read Pratchett before and expect a traditional fantasy narrative.

About this book

When a dying wizard accidentally passes his staff of power to an eighth daughter of an eighth son, the exclusively male world of wizarding is disrupted. Eskarina becomes the first female wizard, defying the belief that no such thing exists. With help from Granny Weatherwax, a witch experienced in challenging convention, Esk enters the Unseen University and befriends Simon, another apprentice wizard. As these young students navigate their magical education, they encounter unexpected dangers and complications. Equal Rites is the first book in the Witches collection of Discworld novels. The series continues with Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum. The Discworld novels can be read in any order.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 87% off peak. Price has dropped 7 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 315 days. Typically stays discounted for 1422 days.

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Currently around #30K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 17,346 reviews

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