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Snuff (Discworld, #39; City Watch, #8)

Terry Pratchett
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Snuff (Discworld, #39; City Watch, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Terry Pratchett

Snuff (Discworld, #39; City Watch, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Discworld • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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Super Short Summary

Terry Pratchett's novel, Snuff, is part of the Discworld series. The story follows Sam Vimes, who discovers a sinister conspiracy while on a countryside vacation. As the commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, Vimes's investigation reveals deeper secrets within the rural community, blending humor and mystery within a fantastical setting.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

67,651 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Terry Pratchett's Snuff has received mixed to positive reviews. Fans praise its humor, intricate plot, and social commentary, continuing the beloved Discworld series with wit and depth. However, some critics find it less polished than earlier works, citing pacing issues and a more somber tone. Overall, it's considered a strong but not flawless addition to Pratchett's repertoire.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Snuff (Discworld, #39; City Watch, #8)?

Fans of witty fantasy with a satirical edge will enjoy Terry Pratchett’s Snuff. Readers who appreciate the humor and social commentary in Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy or the imaginative world-building in Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens (also co-written by Pratchett) will find this book particularly engaging.

4.4

67,651 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Discworld • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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