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| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
11 November 1993 | Publication | Received as one of the strongest Discworld novels to that point, with particular praise for the moral complexity of Vimes as a character and the seriousness with which Pratchett treated the novel's central concerns around prejudice and institutional power. The novel was shortlisted for the Nebula Award for Best Novel, a significant recognition for a comic fantasy novel, and confirmed the Watch sub-series as the most critically respected strand of the Discworld. |
2006 | Award Nominated | Geffen Award Fantasy book category |
Received as one of the strongest Discworld novels to that point, with particular praise for the moral complexity of Vimes as a character and the seriousness with which Pratchett treated the novel's central concerns around prejudice and institutional power. The novel was shortlisted for the Nebula Award for Best Novel, a significant recognition for a comic fantasy novel, and confirmed the Watch sub-series as the most critically respected strand of the Discworld.
Geffen Award
Fantasy book category