Wyrd SistersWyrd Sisters
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What it's about
Three witches gather on a lonely heath. A king has been murdered and his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin, and the child heir and the crown have vanished. Witches don't meddle in politics, but Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and young Magrat find themselves dragged into a plot borrowed from Macbeth, Hamlet and more.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the BBC's Big Read. It's a riotous Shakespeare parody and the book that brought together Pratchett's beloved coven of witches.
You'll love it if you liked
Witches Abroad
Equal Rites
HogfatherGood to know
It's an early Discworld book that stands on its own. Knowing a little Shakespeare adds to the jokes.
By the numbers
- Readers72 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #17 of the 35 humor books we rank
- #155 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #323 of the 762 classics we rank
- #1051 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Funny, Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is Wyrd Sisters worth reading?
Yes. It's on the BBC's Big Read. It ranks #1,051 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Wyrd Sisters about?
Three witches gather on a lonely heath. A king has been murdered and his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin, and the child heir and the crown have vanished. Witches don't meddle in politics, but Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and young Magrat find themselves dragged into a plot borrowed from Macbeth, Hamlet and more.
How long does it take to read Wyrd Sisters?
About 7 hours (271 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Wyrd Sisters?
If you liked it, try Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett or Hogfather by Terry Pratchett.