The start of this book is a cross over with the end of the previous novel 'Thief of Time'. A large magical storm that occurred in the end of that particular novel happen at the beginning of this one. This magical storm is responsible for hitting Samuel Vimes, Commander of the City, with a lightning bolt at the moment in which a significant temporal event takes place, (read Thief of Time for more details) and sending both him and serial killer Carcer back to the past.
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Vimes must now deal with what has happened, take on the role of mentor to his old self, try to get Carcer, survive a revolution as well as sorting out his inner feelings and thoughts and making sense of the events of his youth.
The review of this Book prepared by Raonad
Harper Collins, Nov 2002, 24.95, 352 pp.
ISBN 0060013117
The Duke of Ankh Sir Samuel Vimes knows that in his role, as Commander of the Watch, there is never a dull day on Discworld. Usually Sam stays off the street and works behind a desk, but when a particularly vicious psychopath kills one of the men under his command, Vimes is determined to find Carcer and bring him down. He corners him near the university but just as he is about to apprehend him a freak occurrence sends them back in time.
Carcer kills John Keel, the man who taught Vines how to be a good copper, and it is up to Sir Samuel to find a way to teach the young Samuel Ivens how to bring honor to a job. Before he can think of returning to his present, he must also take care of Carcer, show the Watch that it needn't be corrupt, and find a way to put history back on track.
The Discworld novels are always interesting and humorous and Night Watch is no exception. The hero is thrust back in time and into an organization that is corrupt, inept and inefficient. Using the knowledge gained in the thirty years on the job he brings a sense of honor and fair play to the NIGHT WATCH, which makes him very appealing to the readers. Terry Pratchett has written a fine well-rounded novel that will please his fans.
Harriet Klausner
The review of this Book prepared by Harriet Klausner
