Jingo (Discworld Novels (Audio))
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (957 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753140446 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 546 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A new land has surfaced and so have old feuds. Discworld goes to war.. A weathercock has risen from the sea and suddenly you can tell which way the wind is blowing
Never read a Discworld book? The closest comparison might be Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with its uniquely British sense of the absurd, and side-splitting, smart humor. Terry Pratchett is a phenomenon unto himself. Lord Vetinari, the Patrician, has failed to convince the Ruling Council that force is a bad idea, despite reminding them that they have no army, and "I believe one of those is generally considered vital to the successful prosecution of a war." Samuel Vimes, Commander of the City Watch, has to find out who shot the Klatchian envoy, Prince Khufurah, and set fire to their embassy, before war breaks out. What is his part in
"War and Politics" according to Amazon Customer. This book is a thoughtful illustration of the politics of international relations, imperialism, and war. Leonard of Quirm (Leonardo da Vinci) is a central character in the development of the plot, and, as always, Pratchett's treatment of the round characters he has so lovingly crafted is beautiful. Mob mentality in the face of the unerringly pragmatic Patrician and logical Sam Vimes is an interesting interplay of motivations that casts light. "Funny and serious" according to David A Myers. A very entertaining book at least for me. The characters and events are "way out there " but they are reflective of real world events and people and it is not at all hard to make the connection. In describing the mood of the book "light-hearted" is not really appropriate. Whimsical and mysterious with a very serious side. Terry Pratchett's works remind me a great deal of Neil Gaimann. "How Vimes Got His Dukedom" according to Marc Ruby™. Unusual for Pratchett, Jingo is almost a serious book. Not that there aren't plenty of funny or satirical moments, but, a bit like Thud! The underlying themes are darker than usual. This adds spice to the novel as it forces the reader to contemplate the values and assumptions we often bring into a conflict.Leshp is only a problem occasionally. It's a floating island that only floats occasionally. Popping up in the ocean in between Ankh Morpo