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Thud!

(Discworld Novel 34)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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In Thud! by Terry Pratchett, the city of Ankh-Morpork is on the brink of chaos as tensions rise between dwarfs and trolls. Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch faces the daunting task of maintaining peace while investigating a mysterious murder that could ignite a full-scale war. Amidst political intrigue and ancient grudges, Vimes must navigate the complexities of his duty and personal life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy clever satire set in a richly detailed fantasy world. It combines humour and social commentary with an intriguing plot, as the watch tackles a mystery that could ignite long-standing tensions. Fans of witty storytelling and engaging, dynamic characters will find much to enjoy here.

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Thud!

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

FOR THE ENEMY IS NOT TROLL, NOR IS IT DWARF, BUT IT IS THE BALEFUL, THE MALIGN, THE COWARDLY, THE VESSELS OF HATRED, THOSE WHO DO A BAD THING AND CALL IT GOOD ...

In the city of Ankh-Morpork, tension is rising between dwarf and troll communities.

A dwarven fanatic has been stoking the flames of an old hatred born of the Battle of Koom Valley - an ancient war between the races that neither side has quite got over. When the dwarf is murdered, with a troll the only witness, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch must solve the case before history repeats itself.

With his beloved Watch crumbling around him and war drums sounding, Vimes must unravel every clue, outwit every assassin and brave any darkness to find the solution. But darkness is following him ...

And at six o'clock every day he must go home to read a bedtime story to his son. There are some things you have to do.

Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns - SFX

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

Series: Discworld Novels

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Terry Pratchett’s novel is praised for its imaginative and consistently witty storytelling, demonstrating both cleverness and surprising twists. It's appreciated for requiring readers to think deeply, embodying a sophisticated understanding of a complex universe despite its comedic nature. Reviewers highlight Pratchett's reliability in creating engaging, evolving stories with a quiet wisdom, particularly noting how the novel tackles the serious theme of racial intolerance while remaining extremely humorous.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990582

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

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Comedic Crime Crime & Thriller 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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