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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
One day.
That's what it took me to read this book. It's a good thing that I decided to make July 4 a 5 day weekend or else I would have been up late reading this and then been very tired at work the next day instead of reading it and still getting to bed at a decent time.
I loved this book, but it is definitely not for everyone. It involves a very British sort of humor. It you don't like that style of humor this series will be a drag for you. You might call that a cynical statement, but.
The characters were lovable and fun which surprised me. After reading the DEATH series of Discworld, I was biased against the City Watch. They were always the boring background part of those novels. So, I held off starting this book for a bit after finishing the DEATH series. Why do I still have doubts about this series? It's not as though I had nightmares...
The universe in this series is consistent and omnipresent. It rises from the background to be a full character itself in all but name.
The plot was fun and I kept the pages turning. It had twists and turns and silliness, but it was also full of heart.
Characters: 5*
Plot: 5*
Universe: 5*
That's what it took me to read this book. It's a good thing that I decided to make July 4 a 5 day weekend or else I would have been up late reading this and then been very tired at work the next day instead of reading it and still getting to bed at a decent time.
I loved this book, but it is definitely not for everyone. It involves a very British sort of humor. It you don't like that style of humor this series will be a drag for you. You might call that a cynical statement, but.
“If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.”
The characters were lovable and fun which surprised me. After reading the DEATH series of Discworld, I was biased against the City Watch. They were always the boring background part of those novels. So, I held off starting this book for a bit after finishing the DEATH series. Why do I still have doubts about this series? It's not as though I had nightmares...
“Someone out there was about to find that their worst nightmare was a maddened Librarian. With a badge.”
The universe in this series is consistent and omnipresent. It rises from the background to be a full character itself in all but name.
The plot was fun and I kept the pages turning. It had twists and turns and silliness, but it was also full of heart.
Characters: 5*
Plot: 5*
Universe: 5*
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I'm (re)reading through the series in publication order, and this is definitely my favorite so far! I've always loved Carrot, and I have greater appreciation for Vimes at this stage of my life.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Less impactful directly after reading Men At Arms but still a great introduction to the series
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read and loved Mort about a year ago, so I was so excited to dive into my second Discworld read! I loved the humour and crazy, absurd events, but also the philosophical lining that added so much more depth and made it more than just a funny book.
I am glad to say that I also thoroughly enjoyed Guards! Guards! It had a great cast of characters, bordering just on the line of being absurd but not too over the top. Nobby was just absolutely hilarious whenever he was on the page, and I love Carrot! And of course I was going to enjoy it, because there are dragons!
I am glad to say that I also thoroughly enjoyed Guards! Guards! It had a great cast of characters, bordering just on the line of being absurd but not too over the top. Nobby was just absolutely hilarious whenever he was on the page, and I love Carrot! And of course I was going to enjoy it, because there are dragons!
lighthearted
fast-paced