Men at Arms: The Play - Velha Estante

208 pages

English language

Published May 18, 1997

ISBN:: 978-0-552-14432-2
Goodreads:: 7557548

(3 reviews)

Men at Arms is a fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, the 15th book in the Discworld series, first published in 1993. It is the second novel about the Ankh-Morpork City Watch on the Discworld. Lance-constable Angua von Überwald, later in the series promoted to the rank of Sergeant, is introduced in this book. Lance-constable (in the course of the novel promoted to Acting-constable) Detritus is introduced as a new member of the watch as well, though he had already appeared in other Discworld novels, most notably in Moving Pictures. Also notable is the only appearance of Lance-constable Cuddy (also promoted to Acting-constable).

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5 stars

The city watch has new recruits that reflect the minorities of Ankh-Morpork: a dwarf, a troll and a woman (!). The new and old watch have to set their differences aside as they work together to uncover a mysterious break-in at the Assassins' Guild and find the killer of a dwarf, who was an expert in clockwork.

I am forever in awe of Pratchett. I knew people loved Sam Vimes but it was this book that made me understand all the respect for that character. What a lovely story on companionship and always doing what is right. This should be must read material for anyone - it is just that good! Funny and thought provocative, almost the perfect book.

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