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“Thud!” is the 34th novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, published in 2005. It is part of the “City Watch” subseries, which focuses on the Ankh-Morpork City Watch and its characters.
The story is primarily set in Ankh-Morpork, the sprawling metropolis on the Discworld, a flat planet carried on the back of four elephants standing on the shell of a giant turtle. “Thud!” follows the adventures of Commander Samuel Vimes and the Ankh-Morpork City Watch as they investigate a murder that threatens to escalate tensions between the city’s dwarves and trolls.
In the novel, tensions between the two ancient races, dwarves and trolls, come to a boiling point when a dwarf is found murdered in the city’s dwarf district, and the prime suspect is a troll. Commander Vimes, the Watch, and various other characters, including the city’s Patrician Lord Vetinari, must navigate the treacherous path of racial tensions, historical grudges, and political maneuvering to solve the crime and prevent a potentially catastrophic conflict.
As with many of Pratchett’s Discworld novels, “Thud!” blends satire, humor, and social commentary with a richly detailed fantasy world. It explores themes such as racism, cultural differences, and the importance of understanding and empathy.
“Thud!” is beloved by fans of the Discworld series for its engaging characters, witty dialogue, and thought-provoking themes. It stands as a testament to Terry Pratchett’s skill as a writer and his ability to tackle serious subjects in a humorous and accessible way.
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