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Jingo

(Discworld Novel 21)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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Jingo by Terry Pratchett is a satirical adventure set in the Discworld universe, where a mysterious island suddenly surfaces between the cities of Ankh-Morpork and Al Khali, leading to rising tensions. As both cities head towards war over territorial claims, Commander Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch must navigate political intrigue and cultural clashes to maintain peace. It's a humorous and insightful exploration of nationalism, diplomacy, and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of satirical wit and political humour fervently tied into the fantasy genre. It offers a clever exploration of nationalism, war, and the absurdity of human conflicts, all wrapped in Terry Pratchett's signature comedic style.

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Jingo

'Neighbours... hah. People'd live for ages side by side, nodding at one another amicably on their way to work, and then some trivial thing would happen and someone would be having a garden fork removed from their ear.' And when the neighbours in question are the empires of Klatch and Ankh-Morpork, those are going to be large garden tools indeed.

The twenty-first Discworld novel.

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The twenty-first Discworld novel.

Generous, amusing and the ideal boarding point for those who have never visited Discworld — Sunday Telegraph

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...

"Neighbours... hah. People'd live for ages side by side, nodding at one another amicably on their way to work, and then some trivial thing would happen and someone would be having a garden fork removed from their ear."

When the neighbours in question are the proud empires of Klatch and Ankh-Morpork, those are going to be some pretty large garden tools indeed. Of course, no-one would dream of starting a war without a perfectly good reason... such as a 'strategic' piece of old rock in the middle of nowhere.

It is, after all, every citizen's right to bear arms to defend their own. Even if it isn't technically their own. And even if they don't have much in the way of actual weaponry. As two armies march, Commander Vimes of Ankh-Morpork City Watch faces unpleasant foes who are out to get him... and that's just the people on his side. The enemy might be even worse.

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Jingo by Terry Pratchett is celebrated for blending the fantastical with the mundane to deliver sharp comic effects and insightful commentary on human nature. Critics highlight its amusement and accessibility as an excellent entry point for newcomers to the Discworld series. The book is praised for its timeless humour and is seen as a poignant satire on the futility of war, showcasing Pratchett's boundless inventiveness and profound moral insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552167598

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 464

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Fantasy Featured Fiction General Fiction Humour New Release Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Discworld Novels Terry Pratchett

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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