Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)
Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)
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BetaGuards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001376
Novel • Fiction
Ankh-Morpork • Fantasy Era
2001
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett follows a group of misfit characters in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork. They navigate a conspiracy involving a secret society and a dragon, exploring themes of justice, duty, and identity within a comedic and fantastical framework.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! is widely praised for its witty humor, rich world-building, and memorable characters, particularly the resourceful Sam Vimes. Critics appreciate the clever satire on bureaucracy and heroism. However, some find the plot pacing uneven. Overall, it's hailed as a delightful and thought-provoking read within the Discworld series.
Who Should Read Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)?
Readers who relish satirical, witty fantasy will savor Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Similar to fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or Neil Gaiman's Good Omens, these readers appreciate clever humor, rich world-building, and commentary on societal norms through a fantastical lens.
231,174 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
*Guards! Guards!* marks the introduction of the beloved character Sam Vimes, who is a pivotal figure throughout the City Watch series.
The book humorously critiques the concept of traditional heroism with its ensemble of misfit watchmen who inadvertently become heroes.
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Terry Pratchett cleverly incorporates a parody of conspiracy-theory-driven secret societies through the story's portrayal of the Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night.
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Novel • Fiction
Ankh-Morpork • Fantasy Era
2001
Adult
12-18 years
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