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Summary: Meh.
Review: I love Pratchett's work but this one is just "meh". It's hard to convey my disappointment without spoiling the ending, so I'll just state for the record that it was "cheap". Predictable isn't really the word for it, though "unsurprising" might work. The usual level of humor also seemed to be missing.If you're a Pratchett fan who wants to have the whole collection, go for it, but nobody would hold it against you if you just borrowed this one from a library.
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Summary: Predictable, preachy, and not funny
Review: Predictable, you can see the plot line coming from a long ways a way. Preaches endlessly and stridently about the perils of aggression and stereotyping. Normally this is due in a sly humorous manner with a wink and nudge encouraging you to make your own conclusions. In Monstrous Regiment it is repeatedly slammed in your face with no humor. I got two laughs out of the entire book
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Summary: New trend in Discworld?
Review: After reading the latest of Discworld novels, Monstrous Regiment I came to conclusion that something has changed. The Discworld has changed. It is no longer absolute absurd place with talking trees and houses made of sweets. Discworld has evolved into something more than this. If you want to learn more about Monstrous Regiment and other Discworld books take a look at www.fantasy-fan.org .
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Summary: More than they say
Review: Other reviews say this book is not like the others.I did not find a few of his works funny but still great.This work is good,it's a fun read and hard to put down.
I have read Pratchetts books at least 10 times each and find this one a good read.
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Summary: Simply Excellent
Review: I really feel I must discredit those who give this title low ratings. This really was an excellent book, and I feel it actually made a valid statement, most of Terry Pratchett's books, do not begin to attempt such statements on humanity. I have to admit when I first read this book, it felt a bit to bold for my liking, but when I read over it again, I felt a lot more like one of Terry Pratchett's books. Also, it really WAS funny, people just need to learn to read books like this, with a less, judging eye. In my opinion, Terry Pratchett's books, are NOT serious, although they may play around with serious ideas. Its all a joke and is not meant to be judged as if it were a serious novel. Not say at all that Pratchett's books, aren't REAL books, they are excellent works of fiction, just meant to be read in good humor and fun.
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Summary: Wait... that was Terry Pratchett wasn't it?
Review: I finished the book thinking it was ok, then had to stop myself and think - wasn't that by *Terry Pratchett*? His novels are usually characterised by a wonderfully funny, interesting read, that sneakily hits you with great insights into 'the way the world (doesn't) work'. This... wasn't.
Not incredibly comedic, lacking interesting footnotes, and it didn't leave me with any cool insights either. It *hinted* at a whole potentially amusing Vietnam vet thing with Maledict briefly, but didn't really go anywhere.
It suggested that Blouse might actually do something in the way of 'figuring stuff out', but that didn't go anywhere either.
It never looked at the why or how of Nuggan being crazy, or anything much to do with Gods at all. On the other hand, it is hard to make a living as an author, and for such a long series (not to mention the other books) he has a *very* impressive track record. So if you haven't read him before, read Terry Pratchett! Lots and lots of it! But this isn't on par with his other stuff. **** Spoiler **** Did virtually the entire army *have* to be female? That wasn't enough of a plot point, or insightful enough to carry the entire book on. ****
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Summary: Not his best...
Review: I have always been a fan of Terry Pratchett. Every single one of his Discworld novels (except for The Last Hero, but that's not a novel) is on my bookshelf, read at least once and most more than once. The majority have been extremely delightful, and the ones that weren't failed to convince me that Pratchett had lost it because of his previous successes. This novel is, unfortunately, in the category of not entirely delightful books. It is in the same vein as his book ten years ago called Equal Rites, and much better at that, but his talent lies more in entertaining than writing a believable story about a somewhat controversial subject. In my opinion, if there had been only a few scattered females in the whole Borokravian military it would have been much more successful, but he took the idea a few steps too far that just made it lame. Don't get me wrong, it had its share of funny moments, but the book wasn't as enjoyable from beginning to end as many of his others. Fortunately, Night Watch was just as good as any other he's written, and also proves that he can write a good, sad story that takes place on Discworld, which I was beginning to doubt. Therefore, I continue to eagerly await the next novel on this flat but round world supported by mangy creatures with trunks and a shell.
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Summary: simply FANtastic
Review: this hilarious novel is sure to appeal to a wide spectrum of readers, while straying from the usual discworld oddities of Nobby Nobs and Cut me own throat "dibbler", Pratchett again effortlessly draws a portrait in the minds eye, of each character. Subtle hints are given throughout as to the eventual outcome of this feminist view of the armed forces but should amuse even the most starchy of brigadiers and sergeants the world over. Witty, endearing, and equally as amusing as his previous masterpieces, the world as we know it will be a dark and sad place when HE finally shuffles off this mortal coil.
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Summary: waste of time and money
Review: I am a huge Pratchett fan. I have loved every one of his books - except this one. I stopped reading it half way through. It was not funny, I loathe the characters, and I do not care what happens to them. No that is not accurate. I do care what happens to them. I would like them to be ridden down by the prince's cavalry and buried in battle field mud.
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Summary: Women and War in Discworld
Review: If you haven't read the Discworld books by Terry Pratchett, then don't wait any longer! You are in for hours of supreme pleasure. Pratchett's books work equally well on many different levels -- as imaginative fantasy, constant hilarity (particularly for those who like puns and wordplay), and sly satire. Monstrous Regiment is another welcome addition to the Discworld saga, but I wouldn't recommend it to newcomers (who might instead consider one of the Watch books, or those involving our good friend Death). Long-time fans, however, will join me in welcoming the bedraggled army and its unique band of soldiers (complete with a vampire and an always-useful Igor...). Pratchett turns provides commentary on male-female roles, and on war, while keeping the story going without stumbling. The momentum might flag a bit near the end, and some familiar faces (Vimes, Antigua) would be even more welcome if they played larger roles -- but they are really bit players in this chapter of Discword lore -- and long may it continue!
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