Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Monstrous Regiment
Book Review: Monstrous Regiment
Summary: 5 Stars
As with 'Night Watch', this Discworld novel could probably be read apart from the others as no prior knowledge of characters or events is needed. New characters are introduced, some of which are hilarious... The plot itself is, in my opinion, excellent - and the execution as perfect as ever. It's (again, like 'Night Watch') slightly 'darker' than his previous Discworld novels, but is liberally laced with comedy nonetheless. Laugh? Don't read it with broken ribs... Buy it, read it, love it.Book Review: Pratchett's back on top form. War has never been so wild!
Summary: 5 Stars
Monstrous Regiment, Pratchett's latest opus is everything we've come to expect from the master of humorous fantasy!Tapping away like a demon, he's produced another slice of Discworld, and it's got cherries in it. And almonds on the top. In fact, it's dundee cake, AND it's served on a doily.
This book centres on a new character, Polly Perks, who marches off to war with a spring in her step, a new line in curses and a pair of socks in an interesting place.
The story follows her fate as she marches on, away from her home, through a lot of mud and rain and, hopefully, on into the history books.
There are lots of new characters (did anyone order an Igor????) and some great cameo's from staunch old favourites (don't look at me, I didn't invite them! Basically It's pure Pratchett at its best. I highly recommend it to any Pratchett fans, and even to those strange beings who have yet to fall under this writers spell - it's a great novel and very accessible to all readers, young, old or undead. Happy reading!Book Review: Monstrous Regiment
What is it people look for in a book? Maybe romance, or tragedy, or horror. Often a reader wants to feel a range of emotions when reading a book. This book does exactly that.
Summary: 3 StarsBook Review: Return to Form
Just when you thought TP had run out of steam, just when it seems ages since he's done anything as good as (insert favourite TP book here), just when you wonder if you won't wait for the paperback this time.....
Summary: 5 Stars
And then there's Monstrous Regiment. The sheer genious shines through on every page. Many of TP's favourite themes are here. There's sexual inequality (see Equal Rites), there's war and duty (see Jingo) and there's the conflict between religious belief and observance (see Small Gods). Maybe there are fewer belly laughs than some, maybe there are fewer of the outrageous puns but I can't remember the last time I was so enthralled, entertained and satisfied by any book.Book Review: Pratchett at his very best yet again
Monstrous Regiment is another fantastic piece of writing from Mr Pratchett. Introducing a new country to the Disc World, but seemlessly tying it to other novels in his usual dynamic style, And as ever old discworld favourites turn up , including Sam Vimes and William de Worde. One character which has become a new favourite of mine is Sargent Jackrum of the aforementioned regiment. A tough as nails soldier with a wit as sharp as his sword. Pratchetts true draw is both the comedy aspect of his writing , (I honestly laughed out loud on numerous occaisons), and the depth of his characters. A must for any Discworld fan. I didnt think he'd be able to come up with another book as good as his last adult Disc World Novel ( nightwatch ) but hes matched the brillinace of that with another fantastic witty, clever, and down right enjoyable read.
Summary: 5 Stars