Guards! Guards!
(Discworld)
by Terry Pratchett
fantasy, humour
copyright 1989
read in August 2021
(and at least once before)
rated 9/10: really really good
This is one of Pratchett's best books.
Vimes and the Night Watch become a real force for crime fighting. Various other key characters are developing into their roles. It's an enjoyable -- and essential -- part of Discworld history.
More than that: all of these characters are portrayed sympathetically. You can't help but like them. Or, at least, you can't help but enjoy reading about them. In earlier books, I find that I don't really enjoy reading about Rincewind, the eternal loser.
The Guards characters -- the goodies, anyway -- are likeable. Pratchett treats them with sympathy and understanding.
Which is interesting... There are many statements about the general mass of people -- and Pratchett's views are very negative. Humanity (or its Discworld equivalent) is thoughtless, greedy, stupid, etc. Yet as individuals, they can be so much better.
We can despair at the stupidity of the mob. While admiring the nobility of individuals.
This is Pratchett at his very good best.
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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