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andrew_j_r's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
deany3300's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
missgarceau's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
missgarceau's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
camicarreno's review against another edition
4.0
Un libro muy divertido, totalmente sarcástico, el autor se ríe de todo. Es una muy buena lectura veraniega.
andriella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
kittycat2302's review against another edition
5.0
THIS WAS SO GREAT.
A take on fantasy and noir all at once, this may be Pratchett's best yet in terms of both character and plot- I've found over the first 8 books that he has tended toward very good characters or very good plot, but not often both simultaneously (Wyrd Sisters being the notable exception, although I'd say this plot is slightly stronger than that one). Here, I am drawn in by both- I loved Vimes, Carrot, Lady Ramkin, Nobby, Colon- even Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler! And the plot- dragons and kings and biting commentary on civic responsibility and groupthink? Oh my it was engaging!! Here we also had a better character *arc* in Captain Vimes than we've seen in anyone before, in my opinion.
Plus, of course, a hefty does of The Librarian helps everything. Ook!
A take on fantasy and noir all at once, this may be Pratchett's best yet in terms of both character and plot- I've found over the first 8 books that he has tended toward very good characters or very good plot, but not often both simultaneously (Wyrd Sisters being the notable exception, although I'd say this plot is slightly stronger than that one). Here, I am drawn in by both- I loved Vimes, Carrot, Lady Ramkin, Nobby, Colon- even Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler! And the plot- dragons and kings and biting commentary on civic responsibility and groupthink? Oh my it was engaging!! Here we also had a better character *arc* in Captain Vimes than we've seen in anyone before, in my opinion.
Plus, of course, a hefty does of The Librarian helps everything. Ook!
shrink5713's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5