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Guards! Guards!

Discworld #8 / 34
by Terry Pratchett
Guards! Guards! (Discworld #8) by Terry Pratchett
  ★ 8.02 / 49
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This is where the dragons went.

They lie... not dead, not asleep, but... dormant. And although the space they occupy isn't like normal space, nevertheless they are packed in tightly. They could put you in mind of a can of sardines, if you thought sardines were huge and scaly. And presumably, somewhere, there's a key...

Guards! Guards! is the eighth Discworld novel – and after this, dragons will never be the same again!

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Category: Fantasy, Dragons, Humor
Release date: 1989

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Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett’s work was nothing short of magical, blending satire, wit, and a deep love for the absurd with stories that could make you laugh, think, and occasionally question reality. Born in 1948 in Beaconsfield, England, Pratchett's sharp humor and keen observations of human nature started early. After a series of journalistic jobs and a stint in publishing, he found his true calling as a writer of fantasy—albeit with a twist.

Pratchett’s most famous creation, the Discworld series, is a sprawling, multi-layered universe filled with quirky characters, sharp satire, and an unrelenting exploration of the complexities of society. The series—spanning over 40 novels—introduces readers to a world supported by four giant elephants standing on the back of Great A’Tuin, the giant turtle swimming through space. It’s a place where witches, wizards, and talking cats wander through settings that are both fantastical and familiar, a perfect mirror to our own world, full of politics, absurdity, and endless curiosity.

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But what makes Pratchett’s writing so special is the way he combined fantasy with social commentary. Beneath the humor, there was a deep examination of life’s most profound themes: death, belief, fate, and the choices we make. The Discworld books are populated with memorable characters like the no-nonsense witch Granny Weatherwax, the beleaguered Death himself, and the stubborn, yet endearing, Commander Vimes. Each book in the series was a new chance to explore not just the world of Discworld, but our own.

Beyond Discworld, Pratchett’s influence stretched to countless short stories, children’s books, and even collaborations, as he never shied away from experimenting with new forms. His distinct voice—equal parts comedic and philosophical—was a reflection of his own journey. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, Pratchett’s final years were marked by his fierce determination to keep writing, even as the disease began to take its toll. His work continues to resonate with fans around the globe, and his legacy lives on not only in his books but in the way he used humor to make us confront our own world with a sharper eye and a bit more laughter.

Pratchett once said, “There’s no point in being grown-up if you can’t be childish sometimes.” And true to that sentiment, his books remain as vibrant, as fun, and as thought-provoking as ever—proof that even the most fantastical worlds can hold a mirror to our own.

Discworld

The Discworld series is a continuous history of a world not totally unlike our own, except that it is a flat disc carried on the backs of four elephants astride a giant turtle floating through space, and that it is peopled by, among others, wizards, dwarves, soldiers, thieves, beggars, vampires and witches. Within the history of Discworld, there are many individual stories which can be enjoyed in any order. But reading them in the sequence in which they were written can increase your enjoyment through the accumulation of all the fine detail that contributes to the teeming imaginative complexity of this brilliantly conceived world.


Discworld consists of thirty-four primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

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Related series The Science of Discworld
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Related series Discworld Reference
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The Colour of Magic (Discworld #1)
  ★ 7.30 / 62
The Light Fantastic (Discworld #2)
  ★ 7.56 / 48
Equal Rites (Discworld #3)
  ★ 7.78 / 57
Mort (Discworld #4)
  ★ 8.06 / 60
Sourcery (Discworld #5)
  ★ 7.30 / 46
Wyrd Sisters (Discworld #6)
  ★ 7.98 / 50
Pyramids (Discworld #7)
  ★ 7.74 / 42
Guards! Guards! (Discworld #8)
  ★ 8.02 / 49
Eric (Discworld #9)
  ★ 6.98 / 40
Moving Pictures (Discworld #10)
  ★ 7.42 / 48
Reaper Man (Discworld #11)
  ★ 8.50 / 54
Witches Abroad (Discworld #12)
  ★ 8.16 / 50
Small Gods (Discworld #13)
  ★ 7.78 / 49
Lords and Ladies (Discworld #14)
  ★ 8.04 / 41
Men at Arms (Discworld #15)
  ★ 8.60 / 43
Soul Music (Discworld #16)
  ★ 8.22 / 46
Interesting Times (Discworld #17)
  ★ 8.00 / 38
Maskerade (Discworld #18)
  ★ 8.32 / 40
Feet of Clay (Discworld #19)
  ★ 8.62 / 39
Hogfather (Discworld #20)
  ★ 8.84 / 48
Jingo (Discworld #21)
  ★ 8.58 / 33
The Last Continent (Discworld #22)
  ★ 7.72 / 32
Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23)
  ★ 8.42 / 36
The Fifth Elephant (Discworld #24)
  ★ 8.60 / 33
The Truth (Discworld #25)
  ★ 8.02 / 35
Thief of Time (Discworld #26)
  ★ 8.62 / 36
Night Watch (Discworld #27)
  ★ 9.08 / 41
Monstrous Regiment (Discworld #28)
  ★ 8.42 / 29
Going Postal (Discworld #29)
  ★ 8.88 / 34
Thud! (Discworld #30)
  ★ 8.12 / 31
Making Money (Discworld #31)
  ★ 8.50 / 26
Unseen Academicals (Discworld #32)
  ★ 8.06 / 32
Snuff (Discworld #33)
  ★ 8.20 / 21
Raising Steam (Discworld #34)
  ★ 7.82 / 16
The Last Hero (Discworld)
  ★ 8.42 / 17

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10/14/2007
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Seregil of Rhiminee
3707 books, 260 reviews, 15 posts
★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8 / 10

Guards! Guards! is the eighth Discworld book and it's definitely one of the best Discworld books. I enjoyed reading this humorous book. It was very entertaining and fascinating. Terry Pratchett is a master of humorous fantasy. If you like humorous fantasy, you should read this book as soon as possible.

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