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Men At Arms

(Discworld Novel 15)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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Men At Arms is a satirical fantasy novel set in the Discworld universe. It follows the City Watch of Ankh-Morpork as they grapple with the sudden introduction of a dangerous new weapon and the threat it poses. Packed with humour and social commentary, the story explores themes of power, identity, and camaraderie within the world of the City Watch.
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Men At Arms

Second book of the original and best CITY WATCH series, now reinterpreted in BBC's The Watch

'Funny, wise and mock heroic .

The fifteenth Discworld novel.

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The fifteenth Discworld novel.

Funny, wise and mock heroic . . . The funniest and best crafted book I have read all year - Sunday Express

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 . . .

'What's so hard about pulling a sword out of a stone? The real work's already been done. You ought to make yourself useful and find the man who put the sword in the stone in the first place.'

The City Watch needs MEN! But what it's got includes Corporal Carrot (technically a dwarf), Lance-constable Cuddy (really a dwarf), Lance-constable Detritus (a troll), Lance-constable Angua (a woman... most of the time) and Corporal Nobbs (disqualified from the human race for shoving).

And they need all the help they can get, because someone in Ankh-Morpork has been getting dangerous ideas - about crowns and legendary swords, and destiny.

And the problem with destiny is, of course, that she is not always careful where she points her finger. One minute you might be minding your own business on a normal, if not spectacular, career path, the next you might be in the frame for the big job, like saving the world . . .

Series: Discworld Novels

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Men At Arms by Terry Pratchett has been praised for its humour and cleverness, often delivering a satirical reflection on our own world through its fantasy setting. The book is noted for its engaging and imaginative storytelling, making it a standout in modern fiction. Pratchett's talent for parody and his original approach to themes like mortality earn him acclaim, while his writing is described as consistently entertaining and insightful.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552167536

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 432

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Humour 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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