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bubblescotch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
judassilver's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Xenophobia, Medical content, Murder, and Police brutality
Moderate: Grief, Transphobia, Violence, Child death, and Deadnaming
Minor: Outing, Classism, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, and Animal death
doceon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
One of the best Watch books imo. Vimes is in rare form, Pratchett's humanism is full-throated, we get some excellent watch-y hijinks, and overall it's just firing on all cylinders. Pretty amazing that this came out the same year as Hogfather, which is also quite good; I think you could argue that this stretch, 1996-1999 or so, is as good as any of the rest of Pratchett's stuff. On the other hand, 2003 had Monstrous Regiment and Tiffany Aching's introduction, which is tough to beat.
turidt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
megancmahon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a fun one. Not my favourite of the Discworld - that honour still goes to Going Postal or any of the Witches series - but man, this was definitely one of the funnier ones. And I absolutely love Vimes - he's got a lot to say on life, recovering alcoholism, police brutality, and what should happen to you if you treat people like things.
I wanted more from Angua, though. She's an interesting character. And the City Watch cast of characters is always a hoot.
I wanted more from Angua, though. She's an interesting character. And the City Watch cast of characters is always a hoot.
veru_verge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lynseyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
valeview's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
eelitorr's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Solid Watchman book, good mystery, witty lines, interesting characters.
benjamin_zoumenou's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0