September 2009

Night Watch

Since we are getting closer and closer to the release of Unseen Academicals – the brand new book by Sir Terry Pratchett – perhaps it is time for a review of one of his books. And what better book than Night Watch, my all time favorite?

All of you who are fans of Pratchett, especially those who love the Sam Vimes storylines, will be familiar with the Night Watch. Unlike some of his lighthearted ones, this one is more indepth, it makes a lot more social comment (if that is even possible with Pratchett) and it reveals some important details about the beloved Discworld cop.

This is the novel where we learn about Vimes, where we find out why Vimes thinks the way he does. Think of it as a fictional semi-biography of Commander Vimes, if you will.

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