Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett

Title of the book: Men at Arms

Original title: Men at Arms

Author's name: Terry Pratchett

ISBN: 0-575-05503-0

Original language: English

Genre: Fantasy

Editorial: Victor Gollancz

Years editions 1993

Year of Reading: 2006

Additional Information:

It is the fifteenth novel in the Discworld series, so it is confirmed, not me this reading in order. But this book is the direct continuation of Guards! Guards! So far so good.

Summary of the book:The events of this book take place technically a year later, the events described in the book Guards! Guards!
The book begins with two major events;
First; Captain Samuel Vimes is that is forced by Lord Vetinari to take a group of new recruits for the purpose of ensuring diversity - a dwarf called Cuddy a werewolf called Angua and a troll called Detritus.
The second is that Captain Samuel Vimes, is preparing for his impending nuptials with Sybil Ramkin, the richest woman in Ankh-Morpork.
Continuing the story, we are introduced to Edward d'Eath, a murderer and a son of a noble family, who have lost social status. He is convinced that the restoration of the monarchy in Ankh-Morpork, will solve all problems. Therefore, he is dedicated to researching the history of the royal family and determines that the rightful heir to the throne is, (sorry I will not tell you).
To all this is added a string of seemingly random murders that produce victims among all the guilds of the city, the most surprising thing is that Lord Vetinari prohibits Captain Vimes, to investigate the murders.
This book keeps everything fun and entertaining the Guards! Guards! It is full of strange and curious moment, and allows us to see more deeply into each of the characters.


Characters involved:
Angua, Fred Colon, Cuddy, Detritus, Carrot Ironfoundersson, Nobby, Lord Vetinari, Samuel Vimes

Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett

Title of the book: Guards! Guards!

Original title: Guards! Guards!

Author's name: Terry Pratchett

ISBN: 0-575-04606-6

Original language: English

Genre: Fantasy

Editorial: Corgi

Year’s editions 2001

Year of Reading: 2016

Additional Information:
My friend Dennis introduced it to this writer
This book belongs to a collection, the following is men at arms


Summary of the book:

The city of Ankh-Morpork is governed by a patrician, Lord Vetinari, which has legalized murder, theft, begging and prostitution to keep them controlled. The Guild of Murderers and Thieves receive a share of murders and "reasonable" theft, and the system is operating normally. Except for the Night Watch, which has been reduced to three men: Captain Sam Vimes, Sergeant Colon and Corporal Nobby Nobbs. The institution is degraded and debased.

Moreover, in the mountains, the king of dwarves mine decides to send his adopted son carrot to join the Guard for a man is made. Carrot measures two meters, is simple and very strong, and believes that we can all get along. In addition, we have studied the laws of the city. Carrot is able to revitalize the Guard, who must discover who is behind the mysterious appearance of a dragon, which are aimed at the restoration of the monarchy in the city. To do so they will have the invaluable help of Lady Sybil Ramkin, an expert aristocrat swamp dragons.

The story follows a plot by a secret brotherhood, the Unique and Supreme Lodge of Brothers elucidated Ebon Night to overthrow the patrician of AnkhMorpork and install a puppet king, under the control of the Supreme Grand Master. Using a magic book stolen, summon a dragon to instill fear in the people of AnkhMorpork.

The book is full of funny, sarcastic and hilarious moments, I recommend it is easy to read and entertaining.


Characters involved:
Samuel Vimes, Fred Colon, Nobby Nobbs, Carrot Ironfoundersson, Havelock Vetinari, Sybil Ramkin