I'd have to disagree with that. Personally, it's my second favorite Watch book (after The Fifth Elephant) and arguably Pterry's last masterpiece. I actually find myself liking Guards! Guards! the least of the Watch books, because the character of Sam VImes bears little resemblance to the complex character he eventually became.
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Hello all.
Once again I've come to ask for your guidance.
Yesterday evening I finished reading Eric. I've been reading Discworld books in publishing order so far, so the next book should be Moving pictures. However, at this time I would prefer reading the next book, Reaper man. Is it ok or I would be missing something out?
Also, since it's christmas time, I thought about reading Hogfather. Well, the question is simlar as previous one, Is it ok or I would be missing something out?
Thanks and merry christmas to all.
Once again I've come to ask for your guidance.
Yesterday evening I finished reading Eric. I've been reading Discworld books in publishing order so far, so the next book should be Moving pictures. However, at this time I would prefer reading the next book, Reaper man. Is it ok or I would be missing something out?
Also, since it's christmas time, I thought about reading Hogfather. Well, the question is simlar as previous one, Is it ok or I would be missing something out?
Thanks and merry christmas to all.
Hi Jon. Moving Pictures is particularly memorable for introducing a whole bunch of characters that will become important in later books. It's also the start of a whole new period in Ankh-Morpork and the rest of Discworld. Yes, you can skip it - but be sure to get around to reading it. To me it's not the best of the books, but it is important.
Moving Pictures is particularly memorable for introducing a whole bunch of characters that will become important in later books. It's also the start of a whole new period in Ankh-Morpork and the rest of Discworld. Yes, you can skip it - but be sure to get around to reading it. To me it's not the best of the books, but it is important.
Hello everybody. I read Terry's books and I've noticed that the stories of the City Watch are concerned with the crime-mysteries that imply social and heavy political sarcastic real world references. My teacher asked me to write a concrete example. Can anyone help me ?
pretty please ? I really cant think of any example right now (after writing 23 pages of research x.x)
pretty please ? I really cant think of any example right now (after writing 23 pages of research x.x)
You might find these commentaries to Guards! Guards! useful. This guy is reading the book for the first time. He reads a section and then comments on what he sees Terry is saying. It can be very insightful. There is a good bit in Guards! Guards! about the manipulation of people to get them to do, say or think something that would normally go against their beliefs. This is very political in that respect. Good luck.
logica35 said:
Hiya,
Does anyone know why I can't find the book The Last Hero in the Kindle format. Amazon don't appear to do it unfortunately
Thanks v much
Does anyone know why I can't find the book The Last Hero in the Kindle format. Amazon don't appear to do it unfortunately
Thanks v much
So, I'm currently listening to Mark Reads doing The Light Fantastic, and knowing that Cohen comes back a couple of times later on, I'm wondering what ever happened to Bethan? I know they supposedly get married at the end of TLF, but she doesn't make an appearance again. I thought maybe it was part of the whole barbarian deal where he has several wives around the world, but he seems pretty set on her throughout the book.
I know it's all just speculation, but I'm wondering what everyone thinks about this. It's something I've often wondered while rereading Interesting Times and The Last Hero.
I know it's all just speculation, but I'm wondering what everyone thinks about this. It's something I've often wondered while rereading Interesting Times and The Last Hero.
Here's something that has just occurred to me - the pizza place in Ankh-Morpork! 
This is Ron's Pizza Hovel, as mentioned in "Feet of Clay":
Of course, Ron's Pizza Hovel would be a parody of
, seeing as the word 'Hovel' is simply a synonym for
Why someone called Ron would own it is a bit of a puzzler. Maybe it's just because the name "Ron's Pizza Hovel" has a nice ring to it.
This is Ron's Pizza Hovel, as mentioned in "Feet of Clay":'A Klatchian Hots without anchovies,' said Vimes, lifting the cover. 'We got it from Ron's Pizza Hovel round the corner. The way I see it, no one can poison all the food in the city. And the cutlery's from my place.'
'You have the mind of a true policeman, Vimes.'
'Thank you, sir.'
'Really? Was it a compliment?' The Patrician prodded at the plate with the air of an explorer in a strange country.
‘Has someone already eaten this, Vimes?’
'No, sir. That's just how they chop up the food.'
'Oh, I see. I thought perhaps the food-tasters were getting over-enthusiastic,’ said the Patrician. ‘My word. What a treat I have to look forward to.’
'You have the mind of a true policeman, Vimes.'
'Thank you, sir.'
'Really? Was it a compliment?' The Patrician prodded at the plate with the air of an explorer in a strange country.
‘Has someone already eaten this, Vimes?’
'No, sir. That's just how they chop up the food.'
'Oh, I see. I thought perhaps the food-tasters were getting over-enthusiastic,’ said the Patrician. ‘My word. What a treat I have to look forward to.’
Of course, Ron's Pizza Hovel would be a parody of
Pizza Hut
'Hut'.
