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adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
"Maybe the best way to build a brand new world is to peel some spuds in this one."
I was worried I wouldn't like this one but it's become one of my favourite Discworld books. Time travel is usually not a trope that I think is done well, but my god was it done well here! I absolutely loved this glance at Ankh-Morpork history as well as what felt like a deeper look at Sam Vimes himself, as unlike most Pratchett books which tend to switch character perspective a lot, this one focuses almost entirely on Vimes.
As always with Pratchett I love the balance of humour, social commentary, and pure love for these characters.
Moderate: Death, War, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Xenophobia, Torture, and Pregnancy
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