Night Watch

(Discworld Novel 29)
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Night Watch by Terry Pratchett is a captivating fantasy novel where Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch finds himself sent back in time to his early career days. He navigates the city's gritty streets, grappling with social unrest and a notorious criminal. Vimes must adapt to the past to uphold justice and find his way back to the present.
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You might enjoy this if you love a blend of fantasy and humour with a touch of social commentary. It follows a seasoned watchman navigating a gritty yet whimsical world, offering both thrilling adventures and sharp wit. If you're a fan of stories that explore themes of justice and time travel while delivering clever satire, this could be the perfect read for you.

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The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is .

The 29th novel in the Discworld series

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The 29th novel in the Discworld series

'The best Discworld book in the whole world ever. Until next time.' SFX

The Discworld is very much like our own—if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is...

'Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come round again. That's why they're called revolutions. People die, and nothing changes.'

For a policeman, there can be few things worse than a serial killer loose in your city. Except, perhaps, a serial killer who targets coppers, and a city on the brink of bloody revolution.

For Commander Sam Vimes, it all feels horribly familiar. Caught on the roof of a very magical building during a storm, he's found himself back in his own rough, tough past without even the clothes he was standing up in when the lightning struck. Living in the past is hard, especially when your time travel companion is a serial killer who knows where you live. But he must survive, because he has a job to do—track down the murderer and change the outcome of the rebellion.

The problem is—if he wins, he's got no wife, no child, no future...

Series: Discworld Novels

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Night Watch by Terry Pratchett is highly praised for its humour, wit, and imaginative storytelling. Critics admire Pratchett’s talent for satire and his ability to create engaging alternative worlds. The book is celebrated as part of the beloved Discworld series, noted for its cleverness and lasting impact in the realm of comic literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552167666

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com

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