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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
Let me start this review by saying that I'm not one to constantly search for hidden meanings behind the author's words. I'm not the type to analyze why the curtains were a deeper shade of blue.
However, despite my lack of literary prowess, this book was a truly fascinating read. The bizarre yet functional socioeconomic setup propped up and overseen by the Patrician alone makes this book worth the price.
While many reviews have rightfully praised Captain Vimes' character arc and the well-written City Watch, Ankh-Morpork, the city itself, is often overlooked as one of the best characters in the story.
The escalating events in this book kept me hooked with their weird, wonderful, and unexpected yet logical progression. Reading about how the citizens of Ankh-Morpork react and adapt to each development was something I could not get enough of.
In short, this book is absolutely delightful, with depth. It's easily one of the better Discworld novels, and that's saying something considering the high quality of the series as a whole.
However, despite my lack of literary prowess, this book was a truly fascinating read. The bizarre yet functional socioeconomic setup propped up and overseen by the Patrician alone makes this book worth the price.
While many reviews have rightfully praised Captain Vimes' character arc and the well-written City Watch, Ankh-Morpork, the city itself, is often overlooked as one of the best characters in the story.
The escalating events in this book kept me hooked with their weird, wonderful, and unexpected yet logical progression. Reading about how the citizens of Ankh-Morpork react and adapt to each development was something I could not get enough of.
In short, this book is absolutely delightful, with depth. It's easily one of the better Discworld novels, and that's saying something considering the high quality of the series as a whole.
High key love the guards series
Even tho I generally prefer criminal plots rather than cop plots #acab
Even tho I generally prefer criminal plots rather than cop plots #acab
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Classic Terry Pratchett - clever, funny, well-paced. I didn’t love the dragon theme and wished we’d have heard more from the monk cult.
The characters though! Captain Vimes is what I always want from a “worn-out cop who’s been doing this for too damn long but suddenly has a reason to care about the job again” story; those characters never seem written well but Pratchett makes him relatable, flawed, and loveable. And Lady Ramkin was a kick-ass woman, powerful and knowledgeable and didn’t take shit from anybody…loved her.
The characters though! Captain Vimes is what I always want from a “worn-out cop who’s been doing this for too damn long but suddenly has a reason to care about the job again” story; those characters never seem written well but Pratchett makes him relatable, flawed, and loveable. And Lady Ramkin was a kick-ass woman, powerful and knowledgeable and didn’t take shit from anybody…loved her.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Damn. This book is way better than I remember. Such a colourful cast, Vimes is one of fhe mosy popular fan favourites for a reason.
I am SO pumped to read the rest of this series!
I am SO pumped to read the rest of this series!
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced