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Wyrd Sisters | Terry Pratchett

Loving the current reads colour palette. 🧡💛💚

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Doppoetry

Jingo | Terry Pratchett

so-so

This one was difficult to get into due to current events. Pratchett takes a hard stab at racism and prejudice, and what happens when two factions fight over a resource and a plan on making siege weapons. Although Pratchett's intent was good in satirizing both sides, the Middle Eastern presenting people feel more like stereotypical caricatures than actual human beings. I found their portrayal to be very racist, although I am aware it's accidental.

Doppoetry There is a very fine line between poking fun of those in power and making fun and mocking a minority group.

The tonal shift in this book was a bit jarring, but I think it fit for what the author was going for.

Overall, I think there was probably a better way to go about portraying people of color who are the major focus of the story with more empathy. But aside from that he did what he set out to do. 2d

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BookmarkTavern

Men At Arms | Terry Pratchett

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Guns are invented on the Disc, & we can all agree it‘s a terrible idea. & while the City Watch begins its own DEI initiative, there are mysterious murders, & a lost heir. & Angua! ❤️

I don‘t know if this would have hit as hard in a reread if I had read it last year. A powerful examination of racism & prejudice, the benefits of a diverse workforce, & what kind of people call for a monarchy made for a very interesting experience in 2025. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern #OokBOokClub @julesG 3d

AlaMich “Gonnes don‘t kill people, people kill people.” I just finished it yesterday. 3d

julesG 🦧 3d

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BarbaraJean

Men At Arms | Terry Pratchett

Wasn‘t this SAME passage at the beginning of Guards! Guards!? Or another book that featured Vimes? I know I‘ve read this before but I‘ve been reading these from the library, so I can‘t go back and check… 😒 #OokBOokClub

julesG You're referring to Sam Vimes Boots Theory. As far as I know, it's only in Men at Arms. 4d

julesG Checked against the ebook of Guards! Guards!, it's not in there. 4d

Leniverse You've probably read it before because it's famous and gets quoted a lot. 4d

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willaful @Leniverse yes this. I see it on Mastodon about once a week. 4d

Bookwomble "Boots Theory" has its own Wikipedia page ? "Men at Arms" is cited as the source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots_theory 4d

BarbaraJean @julesG Thanks for checking on my behalf! @Leniverse @willaful This MUST be the reason, although my heart feels sure I read it in Guards 😆 @Bookwomble If only I‘d not been so lazy and had googled it myself! 3d

Bookwomble @BarbaraJean That's what community is about 😁 3d

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Doppoetry

The Fifth Elephant | Terry Pratchett

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This book was a lot different from the previous ones, which was a nice change. The scale of the story felt bigger and went into a lot more depth about the overall world. There was a lot less social commentary and jokes, and a lot more of the story focused on the plot and political intrigue.

Doppoetry Overall, I think this is for the better. I'm not sure if it was intentional, but at some point, the narrative danced on the edge of colonialism, which I was not a fan of. Yes, it was to prevent a potential war, but it's never a good sign when a city/country goes over to a different city/country to assert what it thinks is the best course of action.

I honestly don't see the romantic chemistry between Vimes and Sybil or Carrot and Angua, but both- 1w

Doppoetry -couples work really well as a team. I also get the trope of important characters dying, but I would have rather not had more animals die, as it was upsetting.

I'm not entirely sure if it's how the way some scenes are written, if it's this edition, or if it's just my lapses in focus, but some scenes feel very confusing or aren't really explained well. Normally you have a scene go from A to B to C, but here some scenes feel like they're going- 1w

Doppoetry -From A to C - the narrative just skips certain parts. I'm not sure how to explain it better. 1w

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Doppoetry

Jingo | Terry Pratchett

Oh man, with everything going on, I was suggested skipping it for now, so that is what I shall do 😅

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Doppoetry

Feet of Clay | Terry Pratchett

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I actually really enjoyed this one! The story felt a bit more concise and focused. The humor felt a bit more well-timed and full of witty one-liners that actually added to the story instead of being peppered in to accentuate the absurdist style. The moral and religious commentary was really enjoyable.

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Doppoetry

Men At Arms | Terry Pratchett

so-so

This one was a bit of a murder mystery with themes of racism and gun violence/control, as well as classism. Once again, I found the commentary to still be relevant and interesting; it was bold to have MCs representing that prejudice and racism, but that also made them a bit less likable, although very human. There were other off-color comments and actions I didn't really like, but they are a product of their time.

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