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I have been meaning to get into Discworld for a while, and aside from Good Omens I have yet to read a Terry Pratchett book. My expectations were surpassed. I was not aware of the people could write like this: such a different approach to wit and drama but it still builds a story that has stakes and plot twists. It would seem self indulgent or cheap if the entire book wasn't written in the same vein. As it is, Pratchett has a unique and capable grasp on his own style that makes the elegant, impassive face of the High Fantasy Elf that keeps this genre the back of our brains let out a snort, provide a quiet "why not?" and keep turning the pages. I hope to read more soon, and recommend Guards Guards to anyone who is considering Pratchett.

kenziekuma's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

maximum83's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

greenldydragon's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

etherealgnome's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

My favourite Pratchett yet!

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4.0

After being yelled at by various book recommendation to read something by Terry Pratchett, I finally sat down and read one. The Discworld series is a little intimidating since it has 30 books in it so I looked into where the best part to jump in was and found the Nights Watch sub-series. Guards!Guards! is the first book in that series.

Filled with humor, puns and wordplay, the recommendations were correct. I will be sure to finish off this subseries and probably move on to other books in the Discworld series.

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