Witty

I have enjoyed this book. I feel like Pratchett has a really witty side. There were times when I found myself thinking yeah I have thought about that. I have two examples from early on in the book. First, Polly is thinking about the fact that all it takes for her to lose her identity as a girl and easily pass as a boy is cutting her hair. One time at camp, the other counselors dressed me up in a wig and put some random costumes on me and no one could tell it was me. They didn't think I was a boy; however, I never realized how much I or anyone could truly be defined by something like hair. This statement was something that rang true with me as I am sure it did with others. (I don't know that I could pass as a guy quite as easily, like Polly, I think it would take a lot of practice. However, passing as someone else merely by appearance doesn't seem that far fetched. How easily can your identity be changed? It sure was a lot easier than I expected. I didn't even realize that it had happened! And I certainly didn't intend for it to!) Secondly, her statement about some cities on the map merely existing so that there would not be a blank spot stood out to me How many times have you driven through somewhere and thought about that? Or have you seen something you didn't even know existed and wondered is there really anything there that needs a name or did it just exist so that there could be a name? I thought she was very witty and I enjoyed reading.

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