Tag: Nanny Ogg

Lords and Ladies

by Derelict Space Sheep on January 18, 2026 in 42 Word Retrospectives • 0 Comments

Lords and Ladies

by Terry Pratchett (Victor Gollancz, 1992)

audiobook read by Indira Varma (Penguin Audio, 2022)

Over-padded in places but otherwise a merry old romp. Pratchett draws readers in through Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax before crafting a suitably dark take on (cruel, catlike) elves. Ridcully is given some depth. Magrat comes into her own—the book’s highpoint!

Maskerade

by Derelict Space Sheep on September 25, 2023 in 42 Word Retrospectives • 0 Comments

Maskerade

by Terry Pratchett (Victor Gollancz, 1995)

audiobook read by Indira Varma (Penguin, 2022)

Pratchett takes aim at opera and in doing so makes some serious points about stereotyping. The mystery is a bit muddled, the humour at times over-egged (though still great fun). Indira Varma’s audiobook reading is perfect for Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg.