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* The story of what normal, decent people are capable of doing to an old lady when they suspect her of being a witch (kill her cat, burn her cottage, leave her to starve). Tiffany's reaction, even years later, is heartbreaking. Pratchett is a master at describing the banality of evil. |
* The story of what normal, decent people are capable of doing to an old lady when they suspect her of being a witch (kill her cat, burn her cottage, leave her to starve). Tiffany's reaction, even years later, is heartbreaking. Pratchett is a master at describing the banality of evil. |
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* The Drome in {{spoiler|the Jolly Sailor dream, unexpectedly for a creature that had before that been depicted solely as predatory [[Paranoia Fuel]].}} |
* The Drome in {{spoiler|the Jolly Sailor dream, unexpectedly for a creature that had before that been depicted solely as predatory [[Paranoia Fuel]].}} |
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{{quote|"I never cried for Granny because there was no need to," she said. "She has never left me!"}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:55, 30 December 2022
- The story of what normal, decent people are capable of doing to an old lady when they suspect her of being a witch (kill her cat, burn her cottage, leave her to starve). Tiffany's reaction, even years later, is heartbreaking. Pratchett is a master at describing the banality of evil.
- The Drome in the Jolly Sailor dream, unexpectedly for a creature that had before that been depicted solely as predatory Paranoia Fuel.
"It thinks it's home, Tiffany thought. I've given it a dream it likes." |
- When Tiffany defeats the Fairy Queen:
"I never cried for Granny because there was no need to," she said. "She has never left me!" |
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