A review by readingrobin
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

While not one of my favorite Discworld entries, there is a lot of fun stuff within Equal Rites. The introduction of Granny Weatherwax is most notable, as she's a bit of a mainstay within the world. This was my first time reading here and I love a bit of a curmudgeon that does mean well in the end. 

Esk very much reads as that precocious child that not really anyone knows what to do with. She can be rash and overconfident, but ultimately has a good head and knows how to go about to get what she wants. Very relatable to all of us weirdos that never really fit into any one kind of box.

There are some grade A Terry witticisms in here, though I think the story overall is a little bit more on the simple side. I was expecting a grander conclusion, but I suppose there's always some point in these books where the nail is turned on its head.