arensb reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (21), #21)
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Not Pterry’s best, but still very good.
German language
Published May 9, 1999
Fliegende Fetzen
Terry Pratchett: Fliegende Fetzen (German language, 1999)
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It isn't much of an island that rises up one moonless night from the depths of the Circle Sea -- just a few square miles of silt and some old ruins. Unfortunately, the historically disputed lump of land called Leshp is once again floating directly between Ankh-Morpork and the city of Al-Khali on the coast of Klatch -- which is spark enough to ignite that glorious internationalpastime called "war." Pressed into patriotic service, Commander Sam Vimes thinks he should be leading his loyal watchmen, female watchdwarf, and lady werewolf into battle against local malefactors rather than against uncomfortably well-armed strangers in the Klatchian desert. But war is, after all, simply the greatest of all crimes -- and it's Sir Samuel's sworn duty to seek out criminal masterminds wherever they may be hiding ... and lock them away before they can do any real damage. Even the ones on his own …
It isn't much of an island that rises up one moonless night from the depths of the Circle Sea -- just a few square miles of silt and some old ruins. Unfortunately, the historically disputed lump of land called Leshp is once again floating directly between Ankh-Morpork and the city of Al-Khali on the coast of Klatch -- which is spark enough to ignite that glorious internationalpastime called "war." Pressed into patriotic service, Commander Sam Vimes thinks he should be leading his loyal watchmen, female watchdwarf, and lady werewolf into battle against local malefactors rather than against uncomfortably well-armed strangers in the Klatchian desert. But war is, after all, simply the greatest of all crimes -- and it's Sir Samuel's sworn duty to seek out criminal masterminds wherever they may be hiding ... and lock them away before they can do any real damage. Even the ones on his own side.
Ika Makimaki reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A great read. Funny lighthearted and deep, it tackles war, racism and politics. The Watch gets involved on a war for a floating island that shows up in the middle of the ocean. And shenanigans follow.
Definitely one of the best ones on the series.
acaleyn reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
read 2/14/13
reread 6/2/13
Didactylos reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The overall 'plot' doesn't hold together as well as some of the others featuring the Watch, but the episodes within have some superb sequences and homages to other films. Genius to put Vetinari with Nobby and Colon for the adventure. Says much on a profound level about our own times and our view of 'others'.
The overall 'plot' doesn't hold together as well as some of the others featuring the Watch, but the episodes within have some superb sequences and homages to other films. Genius to put Vetinari with Nobby and Colon for the adventure. Says much on a profound level about our own times and our view of 'others'.
MBybee reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Excellent book that really has some fun with Discworld. Lots of great character development.
Adorablemuffin reviewed Voto a bríos! by Terry Pratchett (Best seller -- 342/22)
None
2 stars
Flojisimo. Para mi, el peor de la saga de la Guardia. Lamentablemente, aúna temas que nunca me han atraído, y el excesivo protagonismo de Colon y Nobby no ayudan. Me ha pasado algo similar a cuando leí "Mort": los chistes no casan con mi sentido del humor. Personajes que hasta el momento se han cubierto de gloria como protagonistas han estado olvidados en esta entrega, desaprovechandose totalmente.
Sólo salvaría a cuatro personajes que han tenido momentos dispersos, pero que en cuanto aparecían recuperaba el interés, aunque mis esperanzas fueran infundadas: Vimes (faltaría más), Vetinari (《Veni, vidi... Vetinari》), Beti (o la ironía de la sensualidad... "femenina") y Ahmed Hora 71 (que recupera al final, aunque es una pena tener que esperar hasta entonces).
Espero que con "El quinto elefante", este libro pase al olvido y no tenga mayores repercusiones en la historia de la Guardia. Muy descontenta.
Flojisimo. Para mi, el peor de la saga de la Guardia. Lamentablemente, aúna temas que nunca me han atraído, y el excesivo protagonismo de Colon y Nobby no ayudan. Me ha pasado algo similar a cuando leí "Mort": los chistes no casan con mi sentido del humor. Personajes que hasta el momento se han cubierto de gloria como protagonistas han estado olvidados en esta entrega, desaprovechandose totalmente.
Sólo salvaría a cuatro personajes que han tenido momentos dispersos, pero que en cuanto aparecían recuperaba el interés, aunque mis esperanzas fueran infundadas: Vimes (faltaría más), Vetinari (《Veni, vidi... Vetinari》), Beti (o la ironía de la sensualidad... "femenina") y Ahmed Hora 71 (que recupera al final, aunque es una pena tener que esperar hasta entonces).
Espero que con "El quinto elefante", este libro pase al olvido y no tenga mayores repercusiones en la historia de la Guardia. Muy descontenta.
b00ksforeveryone reviewed Va-t-en-guerre by Terry Pratchett
None
3 stars
Character development wasn't the best, but it was still an enjoyable novella.
Character development wasn't the best, but it was still an enjoyable novella.
fluxmind reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (21), #21)
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
As usual Terry Pratchett cracks me up. Good story, an easy read.
willhopkins reviewed Jingo by Terry Pratchett
Review of 'Jingo' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
This is not, in fact, the edition that I possess, but mine does not seem to be listed. Anyway, Jingo is a really great, funny book about Discworld jingoism and its rather hilarious manifestations. Leonard de Quirm and Lord Vetinari are perhaps the most unintentionally funny characters in Discworld (at least, they're not trying to be funny) and when combined they are quite the dynamic duo. Highly recommended for all.
This is not, in fact, the edition that I possess, but mine does not seem to be listed. Anyway, Jingo is a really great, funny book about Discworld jingoism and its rather hilarious manifestations. Leonard de Quirm and Lord Vetinari are perhaps the most unintentionally funny characters in Discworld (at least, they're not trying to be funny) and when combined they are quite the dynamic duo. Highly recommended for all.
