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Fantasy Talks Live

Discworld Deep Dive Episode #7 Guards! Guards! | Discworld’s City Watch Begins

23 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Fantasy Talks, Varsha takes over hosting duties as alongside Susana and Alex we plunge into the chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly profound world of Guards! Guards!, the first installment in Terry Pratchett’s beloved City Watch arc of the Discworld series. 🛡️ From Captain Vimes' reluctant rise to heroism to the introduction of Sybil Ramkin, Carrot Ironfoundersson, and a dragon with an attitude, this book marks a turning point in the Discworld saga — blending sharp satire with real character growth. 📚 We explore: The transformation of the Night Watch Carrot’s earnest idealism vs. Ankh-Morpork’s corruption Pratchett’s take on power, order, and belief Dragons, secret societies, and the Patrician’s pragmatism Why this is a perfect starting point for Discworld newcomers 🧠 Whether you're a longtime fan or just diving into Pratchett’s work, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and appreciation for one of fantasy's most unique worlds. 👉 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share if you love Discworld and smart fantasy discussion! #GuardsGuards #TerryPratchett #Discworld #CityWatch #CaptainVimes #DiscworldPodcast #FantasyBooks #BookDiscussion #ComicFantasy #SatireFantasy #AnkhMorpork #PratchettFans #FantasyTalksLivePodcast You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose.amazing.worlds You can support the channel and podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/labibliotecadetodos

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