![]() In fact, a “family” of books is probably a more appropriate description to use than series.īooks one and two are predominantly a comical riff on swords and sorcery, dungeons and dragons, Tolkein-like quests and the concept and conceits of using parallel universes as plot device. They’re laced with both overt and sly nods to classical mythology and literary classics. While they can’t keep complete order in the city, they try their best.They introduce its idiosyncratic societal peculiarities, geographies and some recurring characters.Īll are brought to life and framed by Terry’s wit and irreverence and presented in a uniquely original style: no chapters, many puns, twisted takes on the contemporary presented in less than contemporary environs and frequent forays into footnotes, which meander through humorous observation parallel to the main story. They would follow Vimes to the end of the Earth, and sometimes they very well do. Crossbow, and Nobby Nobbs, who is well, Nobby Nobbs. ![]() ![]() We have Angua, a werewolf lieutenant that stays far away from silver, Detritus the troll who hasn’t quite mastered Mr. The Watch, of course, has more leaders than Vimes and Carrot. They learn to work together Carrot reminds Vimes why he became a policeman in the first place, and Vimes grounds Carrot to adjust to the city’s morally grey area. Vimes decides to take charge before Carrot gets in trouble arresting the Thieves Guild, and when a dragon attempts to usurp Patrician Vetinari, the leader of the city. He planned for Carrot Ironfoundersson, a human foundling raised by dwarves, to enter the city, rescue the citizens from the dragon, and take over the story. Terry Pratchett didn’t expect Sam Vimes to rise to the occasion.
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