Guards! Guards!

(Discworld Novel 8)
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Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! is a comedic fantasy novel set in Ankh-Morpork, a bustling city on the Discworld. It follows the misadventures of the Night Watch, a ragged group of guards led by Captain Vimes, as they investigate a conspiracy involving a secret society and a fire-breathing dragon. The story combines humour, wit, and an exploration of heroism, while introducing readers to Pratchett's richly detailed world.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a blend of humour, clever satire, and fantasy adventure. It's an entertaining read set in a richly imagined world with quirky characters and witty dialogue. The story offers a clever twist on traditional fantasy tropes, making it perfect for fans of humorous and thought-provoking tales.

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Guards! Guards!

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The eighth Discworld novel and first in the City Watch series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.

'NOBLE DRAGONS DON'T HAVE FRIENDS. THE NEAREST THEY CAN GET TO THE IDEA IS AN ENEMY WHO IS STILL ALIVE.'

The city of Ankh-Morpork is in turmoil, its citizens revolting. Again.

A shadowy secret brotherhood has summoned a dragon to spread terror throughout the city, intent on overthrowing the Patrician and ruling in his place. Too bad the dragon has ideas of its own ...

It's up to Captain Sam Vimes and the ramshackle Night Watch to stop it. Only problem is, the Watch are more used to dealing with mobs than dragons.

And if they can't bring down this fire-breathing tyrant and reinstate their own, slightly less dangerous one, Ankh-Morpork might be lost. For ever...

'This is one of Pratchett's best books. Hilarious and highly recommended' The Time

Guards! Guards! is the first book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

Series: Discworld Novels

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Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett is praised for its humour and storytelling, highlighting Pratchett's skill as a top English author. Critics commend his exceptional dialogue, wit, and mastery of the comedic genre, aligning him with the likes of P.G. Wodehouse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990674

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Ben Aaranovitch

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 432

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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