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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being A Witch

By: Rhianna Pratchett, Gabrielle Kent, Paul Kidby
Narrated by: Indira Varma, Rhianna Pratchett, Steven Cree
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"They say you don't find witchcraft, it finds you . . ."

A practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from working with other witches to dealing with elves, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike.

This brilliant in-world guide is the perfect addition to any Discworld collection.

©2023 Gabrielle Kent (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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Really enjoyed this book. If you love the Discworld and all things Prachett, you will love this. I, initially, thought it might be aimed at young children but that’s not the case. There are numerous references to other Discworld stories, particularly those in which the Witches are involved which made me want to listen to them all again. I especially love the comments from Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg about the advice Tiffany is giving, very much in character and funny. The narration is perfect too. I wish the book had been longer so more in this vein, please.

A delight

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Loved this it was well written and a great tribute to terry pratchett done by his daughter

A must have

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I was gifted the hardback for Christmas which inspired me to purchase the audio! amazing laughed out loud alot granny nanny and tiffany at thier best if you're a stp fan this book definitely will not disappoint xx

BRILLIANT!

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a great book with tons of references and supporting comments from other witches and wee free men. even persuaded my wife how listen to it.

hilarious

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After listening to this audiobook, there are two takeaways:
1. this book touches on many (most?) highlights from the Tiffany novels, reminding us of the source material and giving context to the “story”
2. whilst very well narrated, the characters’ voices just don’t ring true:
- Granny sounds a bit doddery, and nothing like the hard as iron no-nonsense head witch who stares down monsters of all varieties, and uses headology (psychology) to help or manipulate people. Also, I can’t imagine Granny’s character would “be having with” adding footnotes to Tiffany’s book
- Rob sounds like someone trying to put on a Scottish accent, but without the Feegle intensity and craziness
- Nanny sounds like someone just reciting the nudge nudge wink wink ribald lines but without her heart in it
- even Tiffany sounds too … what? ladylike?, cultured?, easygoing? emotionless? - not at all like a pragmatic farm girl who comes of age as a formidable witch on the chalk

Perhaps these character voices were toned down for a young audience? It’s impossible to know. Certainly the audiobook would have had more impact with “edge-ier” voicings. Perhaps the physical book “reads” differently as one “inserts voice here”.

Overall, I am still glad that this book exists. It is obviously a labour of love: from R.Pratchett to T.Pratchett and to the Discworld community at large.

Thank you Rhianna.

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