Profilo utente

This book's read, being the fifth entry in the city watch series, I approached fearing a rushed book that was always on the chase, like in Jingo. I was happily surprised by the more personal dimension of the book, albeit still, as the last one, discussing great themes like tradition, different cultures etc..., since I find that's where Pratchett has been shining as an author for me. The only reason I feel I cannot give it five stars is that I would have liked more book in this book, more time for the characters, especially Sybil, and generally a quieter pace for the narrative. Otherwise, as always, it's just a great read I'd totally recommend.

The book, as I find with all installments of the City Watch series, is exploding with flavor and insightful comedy, but I can't shake off the bad taste the rushed pace left in my mouth. It would have been even better if only the narrative took its time to develop certain aspects that were instead left in the dust cloud behind Vimes' chase.

This book, just as the other two in the city watch series, was a wonderful read. The humor is on point, the language creative, the twists entertaining and the characters keep on getting better and better with every book that explores them and describes them grow both in number and in depth. If you ever grow tired with fantasy or crime novels just read this series. No, just read this series, it's such a great one you really don't need reasons to.