Like so many of Pratchett's satirical inventions, The Fifth Elephant begins with an invitation. This one is both royal and engraved, requiring that Commander Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork constabulary attend as both detective and diplomat. The one role he relishes; the other, well, requires ruby tights. Where cops go, crime, of course, follows -- and an attempted assassination and a theft soon lead to a desperate chase from the low halls of Discworld royalty to the fat mines of Uberwald. Vimes's adventure is as profound as it ...
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Like so many of Pratchett's satirical inventions, The Fifth Elephant begins with an invitation. This one is both royal and engraved, requiring that Commander Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork constabulary attend as both detective and diplomat. The one role he relishes; the other, well, requires ruby tights. Where cops go, crime, of course, follows -- and an attempted assassination and a theft soon lead to a desperate chase from the low halls of Discworld royalty to the fat mines of Uberwald. Vimes's adventure is as profound as it is hilarious, sending up every aspect of modern life.
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Knew it was a good book anyway - a superb read - but this lovely copy arrived exactly as described, in great condition, on time - very happy indeed.
edKo
Mar 22, 2007
Another great book from Pratchett
Pratchett enters the misterious world of the dwarfs when Vetinari assigns Vimes to be ambassador of Ankh-Morpork. One of my personal favourites, The Fifth Elephant is another great crime story full of misteries and tension. If you like Sam Vimes and the Night watch, this is a must! *two thumbs up*
