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Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find #Maskerade post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!

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Catherine_Willoughby Don't have a copy of this book yet. I hope to head back to this series as soon as I have the earlier books in the series 5y

bekakins Really enjoyed this one! Think the witches are my favourite group in Discworld!! 5y

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Maskerade (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

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#OokBOokClub @TricksyTails

Welcome to the #OokBOokClub open discussion for #Maskerade! Feel free to discuss anything! Don't forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!

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khooliha I didn't have the strongest memories of this book, but I ended up loving it! I think it's interesting that the witches have to grapple with storytelling conventions so often - fairytales in Witches Abroad, theater (sort of) in Wyrd Sisters and Lords and Ladies, and now opera. Stories are both a thing to see through the fakery of and to understand and utilize. 5y

khooliha I was also worried about the fat jokes but I'm glad they dropped off. Salzella's cruel comment being the capper seems important, based off of his role in the book. Also, while it could be seen as a crappy joke, I think the ending sidesteps the obvious "fat lady sings" set up. I love that Agnes -screams- instead of sings, raging against the unfairness of the opera/life, shaking it with her power. 5y

Soubhiville I really liked this one. I read it quite a while ago, so details aren‘t very clear, but I know I laughed a lot. 5y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I really love the witches and adored this spin on Phantom of the Opera. Although the end could have used a twist for me. I felt like the real Walter should have understood and been there for the real Agnes...but that‘s just me. 5y

amber_ldsmom Loved this one! Most definitely one of my favorites! @khooliha love your insights. 😁 5y

khooliha @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I feel like Walter's response maybe plays into the reality vs storytelling aspect of the witch stories? Agnes should get to succeed, but the story conventions that shape opera won't let her. But also it has to happen to force Agnes to become a witch, unfortunately. Ultimately I'm with Agnes - I liked Walter better when he was nice. 5y

khooliha @amber_ldsmom Thanks! I keep ending up with a lot of feelings/thoughts about these books. 5y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @khooliha I know, Agnes had to be a witch in the end....and there was even reality vs. opera for Mr Slugg....but somehow the ending just rubbed me a bit wrong, Mr Slugg could be famous & huge, Agnes not so much, Walter was nicer before, & Greebo got picked up walking home, but Agnes had to walk back in the rain & then they commented on how she‘s lost weight on the journey. So I loved it, but you‘re right the “fat” jokes got a bit tiresome at times 5y

khooliha @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I -hated- Agnes's weight getting commented on in that last page or two. It's a real blight on an ending that otherwise was really good. 5y

khooliha @Riveted_Reader_Melissa And the differences with how Slugg and Agnes are treated is very frustrating, even if I think it was done on purpose. Still sucks! 5y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @khooliha agreed! I loved that she screamed instead of sang at the end, but I wish her weight hadn‘t come up in the last few pages either. 🤷‍♀️ 5y

khooliha @Riveted_Reader_Melissa The scream was such a strong capper - it should have ended the issue. 5y

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Maskerade (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #Maskerade!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

Happy reading!

@TricksyTails

julesG @AmyG @jmtrivera @rubyslippersreads @leslieseidel @Karkar @kwmg40 @CindyMyLifeIsLit @Gdsjenny @Marmie7 @slategreyskies @mklong @Liatrek @Moray_Reads @cobwebmoth @khooliha @Aimeesue @hgrimes @BookishBressette @SamanthaMarie @toric @TheSpineView @CoffeeCatsBooks @bekakins @ozma.of.oz 5y

julesG #Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead 5y

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Maskerade (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that next month we'll be reading #Maskerade! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on March 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

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BookmarkTavern A Discworld book club?!? Sign me up! 😍😍 5y

julesG @ozma.of.oz Sure. I'll add you to the list. We're reading Interesting Times from February 8th on. 5y

BookmarkTavern Awesome! Thank you so much! 5y

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