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Equal Rites

Equal Rites
Equal Rites

Terry Pratchett

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Synopsis


A laugh-out-loud, perceptive and thought-provoking fantasy romp dismantling the ridiculousness of gender inequality



'Granny Weatherwax is one of my favourite characters of Pratchett's' Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

'Persistently amusing, good-hearted and shrewd' Sunday Times

It is known as the Discworld. It is a flat planet, supported on the backs of four elephants, who in turn stand on the back of the great turtle A'Tuin as it swims majestically through space. And it is quite possibly the funniest place in all of creation.

The last thing the wizard Drum Billet did, before Death laid a bony hand on his shoulder, was to pass on his staff of power to the eighth son of an eighth son. Unfortunately for his colleagues in the chauvinistic (not to say misogynistic) world of magic, he failed to check on the new-born baby's sex...

Terry Pratchett turns his acute satirical eye on sexual equality and chauvinism in his hilarious third Discworld novel.

Readers love Equal Rites:

'If you enjoy British humour, witty prose, and irreverent fantasy, then you'll enjoy this book. It's original, fun, and entertaining' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This was just so incredibly funny, brilliantly written and truly a joy to read . . . just a laugh from start to finish, as well as being a great story' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This book is vintage Discworld and these two, along with others, appear again and again later in the series . . . Pratchett's humour is here in full force along with his wonderful descriptions and clever stories' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This is a very fun approach to standard fantasy creatures such as witches and wizards . . . The writing style has a touch of humour to it and flows very easily. You pick up the book and never want to put it down' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Equal Rights was magical, at times funny, contained some philosophical quotes and a light read' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Granny was such an awesome character, she totally stole the show. Actually, it's a tie between Granny and the magical staff, I know it's just a stick but it's a very expressive stick!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Summary

Chapter 1: The Birth of the Eighth Son

* Granny Weatherwax delivers a prophesied eighth son, Simon, to Tomjon and Esme Tyler.
* Granny reveals that Simon has magical potential but must be protected from the Archmage.

Example: "I thought it were just a tale, like the ones they tell the children. But it be true after all. You've got the Power. The one in eight, he'll be."

Chapter 2: The Archmage's Apprentice

* The Archmage Simony arrives at the farm and offers to take Simon as his apprentice.
* Esme fears for Simon's safety but reluctantly agrees, hoping the Archmage will control his powers.

Example: "You must understand, madam, that the boy has a destiny. He must be trained to use his powers for the greater good."

Chapter 3: At the Unseen University

* Simon arrives at the Unseen University, a prestigious institution for wizards.
* He faces prejudice and discrimination from the male students due to being a girl.

Example: "She can't even spell her own name! How can she possibly learn to be a wizard?"

Chapter 4: The Power of Belief

* Simon struggles to control her magic, hindered by her lack of confidence and the negative beliefs of others.
* Granny Weatherwax encourages Simon to believe in herself and her abilities.

Example: "You've got the power, girl. All you need is to believe in it. And don't let anyone tell you different."

Chapter 5: The Ritual of Equal Rites

* Simon learns that the Archmage plans to sacrifice her to a demon to obtain ultimate power.
* She and her friends devise a plan to disrupt the ritual.

Example: "We can't let him do this. He'll destroy everything we've worked for."

Chapter 6: The Battle of the Equal Rites

* Simon and her allies confront the Archmage at the ritual site.
* She uses her magical powers and the support of her friends to defeat him.

Example: "You have underestimated the power of a girl who believes in herself."

Chapter 7: The Legacy of Equal Rites

* Simon becomes the first female wizard at the Unseen University.
* The Equal Rites ritual establishes a precedent for the acceptance of women in the wizarding world.

Example: "From this day forward, no girl shall be denied the right to learn magic simply because she is a girl."