A review by kappafrog
Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

Pratchett is one of my favourite authors, but this was really disappointing. The gender/sexual politics were a little dull 30 years on but took a really unpleasant turn late in the book.
Carrot becoming Angua's master after they slept together was disgusting.
The mystery was confusing and I gave up trying to figure it out myself. I really didn't like the dog subplot. Also,
whatever happened to the people Cruces shot from the Tower of Art?


Bright spots were Detritus, Cuddy, and the Via Cloaca. And of course with Pratchett there were plenty of laugh out loud moments, like the Librarian playing the organ. Still, a rare dud from one of my favourite authors.
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