Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett
A Novel of Discworld
In a satirical twist on the fantasy genre, the story unfolds in a chaotic city where the inept and often ignored Night Watch finds itself facing an unexpected challenge when a secret society summons a dragon to achieve their political ambitions. The motley crew of guards, including a naive new recruit, a cynical captain, and a nobleman in disguise, must navigate through absurdity, corruption, and incompetence to save the city from fiery destruction. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, including a formidable lady librarian and a magical swamp dragon, all while poking fun at the tropes of fantasy novels and exploring themes of duty, heroism, and the nature of power.
The 8334th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 384
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Straż! Straż!
- Stráže! Stráže!
- Wach! Wach!
- Wache! Wache!
- Wachen! Wachen!
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- 69th on The Big Read (BBC)
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