Hombres de armas

by Terry Pratchett

Paperback, 352 pages

Español language

Published April 8, 2005 by Debolsillo.

ISBN:: 978-84-9793-623-1

Siguen las aventuras increíbles en Mundodisco. «¡Sé un HOMBRE en la Guardia de la Ciudad! ¡La Guardia de la Ciudad necesita HOMBRES!» Hasta ahora, sin embargo, la Guardia Nocturna solo cuenta con el cabo Zanahoria (técnicamente un enano), el agente Cuddy (realmente un enano), el agente Detritus (un troll), la agente Angua (una mujer... la mayor parte del tiempo) y el cabo Nobbs (descalificado de la carrera evolutiva por hacer trampas).

Y necesitan toda la ayuda que puedan conseguir. Porque hay un asesino suelto en las calles, con un arma nueva y mortífera y, lo más peligroso, un PLAN para devolver a la ciudad de Ankh-Morpork su grandeza perdida. Además, tienen que desenmascararlo antes del mediodía, cuando el capitán Vimes devuelva su placa y se case con la mujer más rica de la ciudad. Comparado con lo que les viene encima, acabar con aquel dragón que atacó la ciudad hace un tiempo resultó fácil, ¡hasta enfrentarse a un ejército de enanos sería más fácil! Y si la tarea es complicada para un cuerpo de vigilancia normal, para la Guardia Nocturna puede convertirse, literalmente, en un auténtico «rompecocos»...

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Avarla reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I feel like this was a turning point in the watch cycle - with Guards Guards, it started in the King Carrot direction, but Men At Arms went more towards the Watch and the ending here cemented that direction. I'm curious what could have been, but I really like the Watch as it turned out.

Wetdryvac reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

The bits I like, I really like. The bits I don't drive me batty.

Gossamerchild reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

A "gonne" is rediscovered and all hell breaks loose. Hilarious, as usual. Nice twist on the "guns don't kill people, people kill people" saying.

matt reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Great.

I really liked the ensemble of the Watch this go round. Carrot, Angua, Cuddy, Detritus - even Nobby and Colon.

Didactylos reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This was a re-read. As such you appreciate the depth of referencing, the clever and deft detailed plotting, and the subtle nuanced homages to a whole range of culture and media. Great when Vimes uses the watch while deciding to shoot or not.......

Ell reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on Goodreads

4 stars

How delightful! So many great characters introduced or expanded upon, and I love all of them.

Ell reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

How delightful! So many great characters introduced or expanded upon, and I love all of them.

Dennis A V Dittrich reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

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willhopkins reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

Review of 'Men at Arms' on 'Storygraph'

5 stars

Terry Pratchett is definitely one of my favorite authors, and Men At Arms is one of his funniest and most perceptive works. The Watch and the people of Ankh-Morpork have quite the wild adventure that provokes a great deal of thought and carries a not-so-subtle message about interpersonal relationships.

Chris reviewed Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (15))

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4 stars

Took its time coming out in paperback. Was it worth the wait? I didn't think it was his best, not by a long way. The entire story takes place in Ankh-Morpork, and DEATH makes his usual appearances, as there is a fairly high body count.