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numerous_bees's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
Pratchett had hit his stride by this stage of the series, handling the deep philosophical ideas which drive the Discworld stories so casually he makes it look incidental. The core of the Vimes/City Watch stories is class-based injustice, this time contained within a murder mystery story featuring dubious heraldry jokes (Arthur Carry, candlemaker, bought himself the family motto "Art brought forth the Candle", while Rudolph Potts the baker got "Because I knead the Dough") and wry observation ("fire escapes were unknown in Ankh-Morpork and the flames generally had to leave via the roof").
Despite starting to show its age and being a little creaky around the subplots, Feet of Clay remains one of my favourite Discworld books. Highly recommended.
Despite starting to show its age and being a little creaky around the subplots, Feet of Clay remains one of my favourite Discworld books. Highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Slavery, Xenophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Police brutality
bookdragon_jess's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wonderful world-building. Clever and great fun. Good exploring of stereotypes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
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