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Violence
Some
Dragon attacks and comic fantasy violence; nothing graphic
Language
Barely any
Mild language; some adult humor
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic subplot; innuendo in keeping with Pratchett's style
Substance Use
Barely any
The Watch frequents taverns; alcohol is present throughout
Emotional Intensity
None
No disturbing content; satire and humanity are the dominant notes
What this book is about
Captain Vimes and the hopelessly underfunded Night Watch of Ankh-Morpork—the city's least respected law enforcement—face an unexpected crisis when a secret brotherhood summons a real dragon, intending to install a puppet king. Pratchett's eighth Discworld novel is both a rollicking satirical fantasy and the beginning of his beloved City Watch series, introducing characters who would carry the series' humanist heart for twenty more books.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Comic fantasy violence
Adult humor throughout
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