I added a 'Coming Soon' list on the right side of the blog.
I've already read all on the list except The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, which I am about halfway through with. I have a dozen or so books on my to-read list that I will add later.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
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Review: Guards! Guards!
Excerpt from the wiki page:
Once a suitable state of terror and panic has been created, the Supreme Grand Master proposes to put forth an "heir" to the throne, who will slay the dragon and rid the city of tyranny. It is the task of the Night Watch – Captain Vimes, Sergeant Colon, Corporal Nobbs, and new volunteer Carrot Ironfoundersson – to stop them, with some help from the Librarian of the Unseen University, an orangutan trying to get the stolen book back.
The Watch is in bad condition; they are regarded as a bunch of incompetents who just walk around ringing their bells, and this is mostly true. The arrival of Carrot changes this; Carrot has memorised the Laws and Ordinances of the Cities of Ankh and Morpork...Carrot's enthusiasm strikes a chord with Vimes; the Watch should prevent crime, not ignore it. Vimes begins investigating the dragon's appearances, which leads to an acquaintance with Sybil Ramkin, a breeder of swamp dragons."
So basically, we have this group of lazy cops who try not to disturb the organized crime of Ankh-Morpork, a tall ginger raised by dwarves (and therefore, has the morals and work ethic of a dwarf), a secretive brotherhood of dummies (but lead by an evil genius), and an empty throne.
I absolutely adore plots that aren't predictable. Not to say there are any major twists or turns, but the next chapter was never obvious. Pratchett is a hell of a writer, as well. I was never bored with the plot, the syntax, or the characters. If you haven't figured it out by now, this is a comedic novel. And not one of those lame books that just has a light tone, but no real laughs. I genuinely lol'd a few times while reading this.
Even if you're not a fan of sci-fi/fantasy, this book is a really fun read. It was a bit hard to get into at the beginning, but after a few chapters, I couldn't put it down. I still have quite a few books on my "to read" list, but I can't wait to get back into the Discworld series.
4/5 stars.
PS- Sir Terry Pratchett is a nerd to the core, thus, awesome.
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Done and done! This is now my official book review blog!
I'm going to try to do these reviews chronologically, with hopefully at least one per week.
Obviously, the first few reviews will come quickly, since I've read quite a few books already...but I'm probably only going to review books I've read in the past couple of years.
Please comment and ask questions!
I'm going to try to do these reviews chronologically, with hopefully at least one per week.
Obviously, the first few reviews will come quickly, since I've read quite a few books already...but I'm probably only going to review books I've read in the past couple of years.
Please comment and ask questions!
Changing...
Im thinking about turning this into a book review blog and naming it something super lame like 'A Page in a Book'
Thoughts?
FYI: I work at a library as a page (shelving books, et c.)
Thoughts?
FYI: I work at a library as a page (shelving books, et c.)
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