Night Watch
Terry Pratchett
88 pages
A new stage adaptation of one of Pratchett's best-selling novels Set in Ankh-Morpork one of the most thoroughly imagined cities in fantasy, Night Watch is the story of Sam Vimes, running hero of the Guards sequence, who finds himself cast back in time to the Ankh-Morpork of his youth. With a psychopath from his own time rising in the vile ranks of the Cable Street Unmentionables complicating things, Vimes has to ensure that history takes its course so that he will have the right future to go back to, and to keep his younger self alive."One of the funniest English authors alive" (Independent)
The relationship between Sybil and Sam Vimes is one of the healthiest in fiction, showcasing love in a very British, stand-offish way. Sam Vimes, a rugged ex-alcoholic, is a complex character who embodies righteousness and intelligence, making the series a must-read.
The relationship between Sybil and Sam Vimes is one of the healthier ones in fiction, showcasing a love that is both strong and supportive, even in a very British, stand-offish way. Sam Vimes, a rugged ex-alcoholic, is portrayed as a complex character who embodies righteousness and intelligence, making the series a fascinating read.