Thud! by Terry Pratchett

464 pages first pub 2005 (view editions)

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For those drawn to sharp, satirical fantasy that mines the absurdity of policing ancient grudges through the lens of weary duty and reluctant heroism. Ideal if you like brisk yet thoughtful pacing, comedic social commentary, and the tension between grimdark stakes and warm domestic beats.

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'Some people would be asking: whose side are you on? If you're not for us, you're against us. Huh. If you're not an apple, you're a banana' Koom Valley, where the trolls ambushed the dwarfs, or the dwarfs ambushed the trolls, was a long time ago.B...

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Community Reviews

4.31
based on 9,126 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 86%

funny: 86%

mysterious: 48%

lighthearted: 36%

emotional: 23%

hopeful: 22%

dark: 17%

inspiring: 16%

reflective: 16%

tense: 15%

challenging: 5%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

67% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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