Witches Abroad: (Discworld Novel 12) (Discworld Novels)

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The Dutch election is the latest in a series of votes that are altering Europe’s political landscape, with far-right parties also on the rise in Italy, Germany and France.

Fantasy Kitchen Sink: The Discworld itself is already one, but under Lilith, Genua is a Fairytale Kitchen Sink.Felony Misdemeanor: Lilith regards normal crimes such as theft or murder to be irritating distractions which are easily dealt with, compared to the serious monstrosity that is someone not following the stories. Unfinished Business: The book applies this to voodoo zombies, stating that the process won't work on anybody who doesn't have a strong motivation to return to the world of the living. Saturday's goal is to destroy those who murdered him and usurped his authority, and see his daughter, Ella, restored to her birthright.

They didn’t call them sandwiches, Granny,’ said Magrat, her eyes dwelling on the owner’s frying pan. ‘They called them . . . I think they called them smorgy’s board.’ Genre Savvy: Lily is very familiar with the way stories work, and she's not afraid to abuse that knowledge. Of course, the same is true of Esme and Nanny. Insistent Terminology: Baron Saturday states he was killed twelve years ago, but Death, who is the leading authority on such matters, tells him he isn’t dead. He just stopped living. At the end, Death tells both Lilith and Granny that the answer to "am I dead?" is between yes and no. I shouldn't think Esme'd want that. She's not keen on gods. She thinks they're a waste of space." (p. 343)

Nanny: Well, what you do is, you tap men with your fan - got your fan? - and say things like "La, sir!" It helps to giggle, too. And flutter your eyelashes a bit. And pout.

Preceded by Reaper Man, followed by Small Gods. Preceded in the Witches series by Wyrd Sisters, followed by Lords and Ladies.Toros y Flamenco: One of the towns that they stop off at is a bit like Iberian-y, including the bull run. Well, until the witches get involved. It's a flower festival for subsequent years.