Reviews - Monstrous Regiment

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Monstrous Regiment

Terry Pratchett

4.29 AVERAGE

seawoodwrites's review against another edition

3.0

A bit tough to hack through as it seemed to go quite slow in the middle. Interesting to see Vimes through a different lens, though.

julesyearn's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Great read! Mulan but in a fantasy setting, but soon you learn there is more than one lady hiding amongst the group. The group grows and learns about their country and the political ties between other countries at war, discovering the religious flaws in their country's culture.

got_sass's review against another edition

4.75

I adore this book. Fun, high energy, an absolute standout for Pratchett.

I do feel the end always feels a bit muddled and rushed, but considering the ongoing nature of most of his stories it makes sense, even if Monstrous Regiment is technically a standalone.

mockingquantum's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

usertifisertbibliotekar's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

tiikeri's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

rosyowl's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was one of the first Discworld books I had trouble finishing. Our heroes have seen more than most even before we meet them, war is dark and cruel, and the history of belittling and erasing women still stings as much now as it did 20-plus years ago. I love where this book ends up, but it was a hard road to get there.