Just some thoughts

I just wanted to make a few comments about Pratchett's witty comments as well. Often, the book would make me look twice to make sure that I read it correctly. Pratchett does a wonderful job of integrating common adages by making a play on words in order to create a less serious mood. For example, when Maladict attacks de Worde, Maladict practically begs, "Now, listen very carfully: where's your coffee? You've got coffee, haven't you? C'mon everyone's go coffee! Spill the beans!" Only a few pages later, de Worde tries to convince the regiment to work out a deal about "'quitting while you've still got a head'". Throughout the entire book, Pratchett keeps us on our toes, guessing what will come next. This is accomplished both by the language of the story and also the actual plot.