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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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Brought to you by Penguin.

"They say you don't find witchcraft, it finds you . . ."

Covering the whole of witching, casting spells to setting cheese, from dealing with elves to making deals with demons, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds, this colourful, funny and insightful guide is a must-have for all Terry Pratchett fans

An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from casting spells to setting cheese, from dealing with elves to making deals with demons, 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 and Granny Weatherwax alongside notes from Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody.

With colourful illustrations from Paul Kidby throughout this brilliant in-world guide is the perfect addition to any Discworld collection.

©2023 Gabrielle Kent (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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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.

A Summary of all things Tiffany

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It is in many ways a summary of the previous books, and not an actual story. It doesn't quite chronologically work as Granny Weatherwax is in it alongside Geoffrey, but that's okay. However, I enjoyed where it expanded upon aspects of folklore. I was also particularly fond of how Geoffrey's gender especially in the context of some recent Twitter drama. I think it was better in written form as the notes felt a little stilted in voice and I'm not a fan of the new voices. Rhianna, however, was an absolute delight to listen to and I am seriously consider hiring her for voiceover work! Overall, a very lovely farewell to the series and to Terry. Thank you.

A delightful book, and Rhianna is a wonderful narrator.

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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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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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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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