Thud! (Discworld #34) by Terry Pratchett

Thud!
Discworld #34
Terry Pratchett

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Date read: 31 March - 8 April 2016
Length: 362 pages

After the murder of a dwarf, there is a civil unrest as the dwarfs and trolls are fighting, blaming each other for this murder. If Vimes doesn't solve it fast, there could be another Koom Valley in Ankh-Morpork! On another note, a rather large painting has been stolen, and something about chickens... But no matter what happens, Vimes will be home to read 'Where's My Cow?' to Young Sam at 6. Always.


Ah, I do like a good Watch story! Although there are so many of them now, it can be hard to keep track of them all! It seems that in every new Watch novel, there are more and more recruits! But there's always Vimes, and I don't think he'll ever leave!

It was nice to have some of Sybil again. It feels like it's been a long time since she had a part, and not just referenced to. And I liked that Vimes always reads to Young Sam at 6, no matter what he's doing. 'Once you had a good excuse, you opened the door to bad excuses.'


Have a read, you know you want to.

Terry Pratchett

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Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

Little Dorrit
Charles Dickens

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Date read: 4 - 30 March 2016
Length: 1071 pages

Amy Dorrit was born in the Marshalsea; a debtors jail where her father is a resident. Amy is quite content with her life there, until one day the family inherit a lot of money, pay off their debts and she's whisked away to Europe. But this isn't the life she's accustomed to, and she seeks the simple life back home.


Oh, what an accomplishment it is to finish Little Dorrit! I think I can confidently say it is the longest novel I have ever read. It can get a little dull in places, but mostly it's fine. The story is engaging enough that I could finish it!

Although I've got to say I was a little disappointed. I suppose I had a little expectation of what I thought it was going to be like (silly I know, but I had seen the BBC adaptation years ago) but it was nothing like what I remember. In saying that though, I still enjoyed it.

I liked Amy. She was the only character I felt was relatable. Mr Dorrit was greedy, her sister shallow. Amy was down to earth and pleasant. She knew what the important things were, and didn't want for much more. A delightful lady, I'm sure.


So, despite being a brick of a book, I'm glad I've read it. 




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What the Night Knows by Dean Koontz

What the Night Knows
Dean Koontz

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Date read: 22 February - 3 March 2016
Length: 442 pages

John Calvino is a cop. 20 years ago his entire family was brutally murdered in a series of 4 family murders. Now, families are being murdered in exactly the same way. Calvino believes it to be the same murderer, back from the dead to strike again. Can he save his family?


This novel has good suspense, and a nice little twist! Despite not feeling as invested as I could have been, it was still good, and you do want to keep reading to find out what happens. The twist, although not major, did change the plot a little and keep you on your toes!

I liked getting to know Calvino's family; his wife Nicolette, son Zach, and daughters Naomi and Minnie. You get to see how different they are, and what they're really thinking. It's also interesting to delve into the mind of a child!

Not hugely riveting, but still worth a read.

Dean Koontz

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