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Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)

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by Terry Pratchett

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Can I simply read just this book? Or do I have to read all the other ones as well.
Tyson Fritz This would be a great book to read as a first Terry Pratchett book because it is one of his best. You don't have to read any of the other ones but you…moreThis would be a great book to read as a first Terry Pratchett book because it is one of his best. You don't have to read any of the other ones but you'll want to.(less)
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It says this book and edition is 317 pages, but I have the same edition and it's 402 pages. I'm guessing it's an error on the page?
Helen Interesting since my copy (Corgi paperback, 1990) has 412 pages. Remember that this is a Discworld novel so we may have entered L space.
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It isn't written as a book for children?
Joseph It's intended audience is adult. There are some adult themes that are not explicitly written about. There are subtleties that might be missed by young…moreIt's intended audience is adult. There are some adult themes that are not explicitly written about. There are subtleties that might be missed by younger readers. I just re-read the book, and it still has as much relevance as it did when it first came out.

If looking for something Terry Pratchett for younger readers, try Wee Free Men. It's just as good, but is intended for a younger audience.(less)
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I try to read this book because my friends say is wonderful. But, I can't stand it! I know is more about comedy than fantasy. But I don't find it funny either. Maybe I need a little more explanation otherwise, I don't see why should I dedicate more time to reading this. Can someone help?
MJ If you do not feel like reading it, do not read it. It's not an obligation! …moreIf you do not feel like reading it, do not read it. It's not an obligation! (less)
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I'm prepping for a GURPS Discworld campaign for my buddies, who are also fans. Any suggestions for a follow-up? I have read many of these books, but oh so long ago...
JoeK I did a years long campaign in the "Wild Cards" universe for players that hadn't read any of the books. They were given a thick background document fr…moreI did a years long campaign in the "Wild Cards" universe for players that hadn't read any of the books. They were given a thick background document from me and they spent a lot of time exploring the world and meeting characters. Your players don't need background. They need to have a reason to hang out together (they're all wizards, or in the guard or in the Assassin's guild, or some other fourth thing). After you spend a game session creating their characters, and talking about the kind of things they want to do, it should be easy to come up with the first scenario and going from there.

I had read most of the books when I did my campaign, so I could always come up with something exciting from the 'lore'. In this case they all know what you know. Having a battery of Discworld characters of your own that are new and have interesting backgrounds can really make things interesting. (less)
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