Men at Arms: The Play by Stephen Briggs

Men at Arms: The Play Reviews

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  Jayne Charles

  Of all the discworld 'themes' I like the City Watch the best. This one introduces some great new characters who stick around for several more books. Good story, good jokes
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  Pedro

  very fun
  
  The book came well recommended and it was very fun. Lots of laughs and I had a very good time reading it.
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  Keeloca

  Re-read.
  
  Ah, this is a good one. Not one of my FAVOURITE favourite Discworld novels, but one of the best, oh, 15 for sure! Carrot and Vetinari both feature strongly, and. I am ever so fond of subverted fantasy tropes. Sybil has not QUITE developed into the formidable character of the later books, and neither have Vimes' and Vetinari's relationship, but yeah. You can bet you sweet ass I dived right inot Feet of Clay after finishing this one.
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  Naomi Ruth

  I own a different copy (the 0413774449 copy), but it's crossed-over with the actual novel so Goodreads thinks they are the same book. ANYWAY. Unrelated.
  
  It was fun to read this directly after finishing the novel of the same name. There were a couple of minor quibbles in the dialogue that I felt like I didn't agree with, but over-all really impressed with how Briggs took a 400+ page novel and condensed it into a play. I would love to see one of his Discworld adaptations one day.
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  Andrew

  I love the watch series more than Amy of the discworld themes. This one doesn’t disappoint! Carrot is such a great character. I can’t wait for the next one.
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  Wm. Powell

  Probably the best of "The Night Watch" Disc World books I have read thus far.
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  Courtenay

  This is just one of Terry Pratchett's many Discworld novels, the entire series is terrific. I am partial to the ones that focus on Ankh Morpork's City Watch and the always entertaining and clever Commander Vimes. It's easy to become overwhelmed when approaching this series for the first time as there are well over 40 of them, so my advice is start at the beginning and if you don't like the subject or storyline, go on to the next. They are all semi-stand alone so you won't get too lost. I find the ones focusing on the Wizards to be slow but be sure to check out the witches(The Wyrd Sisters)and anything set in Ankh Morpork.
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  Chaitali Chakraborty

  I am actually disappointed! It is a little lethargic, and you really need to cajole yourself to get into main story. And, when things become interesting, Mr. Pratchett, does not give details, which keeps you pondering through the pages to look for answers. This really makes it a toil.
  The political sarcasm exists but it failed to lure me. It could have been better with more things happening, but the story lacks adrenalin!
  Its a comic-crime novel. But, the comedy stops, as soon as you start to grin and the crime scenes does not give you a vivid picture!
  In short, I really can't say I liked it. Hope, I don't come across the same with other stories!
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  Oliver Morris

  Pretty entertaining book. Some of the same issues I typically have with Pratchett: sometimes too silly and not really fantasy. In Men at Arms, he introduces some very likable characters who deal with circumstances that actually raise some thought-provoking questions, including race relations, gun control, and capital punishment. The murder mystery is a little hard to follow, at times, and it seemed like a lot of running around with nowhere to go for much of the book. Overall, reasonably fun, sometimes funny, but not great literature.
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  Wamuyu Kiragu

  'Personal isn't the same as important' Carrot does it for me in this book. He is, I think, one of my most beloved characters. He and Gaspode constantly tugged at my heartstrings. Poor Detritus, to loose Cuddy so soon after finding him. I wonder what Vetinari's end game is? I simply loved this book. Thoroughly enjoyed it too.
  
  Terry Pratchett had a brilliant, brilliant mind. Witty, wickedly funny and smart. I almost wish I'd discovered his work a little sooner, but I guess, some books only find you when you are ready.
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  Kibeth the Walker

  Well, I was re-reading this until my 10 month old puppy chewed it to shreds... Luckily it was my own personal copy and not a library book. I have moved onto another City Watch Discworld book: Feet of Clay.
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  Richard Denning

  I love the Watch (like the faculty) - any books with them in is a good one although this is an early one and not yet as developed.
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  Kerr Cuhulain

  I am a major Discworld fan. The Ankh Morpork City Watch series is one of my favorite series, being a retired cop. Great characters.
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  Helen

  another joy to read
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  Charmaine Clancy

  One of the best from the series, now getting to know many of the regular charters, I was shocked to see one of my favourites go. No hints.