Monstrous Regiment

by Terry Pratchett
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Good Books rating 4.25
Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 11666
  • Added: 2026-03-13
  • Updated: 2026-03-13
  • ISBN: 9780552154314
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2011-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Polly Perks, a young woman with a sudden strange fancy, cuts her hair and dons trousers to become a boy in a hurry. Learning to fart and belch in public and walk like an ape takes more time, but she manages to enlist in the army. Her journey is filled with humor, adventure, and the complexities of war and identity. /n/n As Polly navigates the male-dominated world of the military, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters and faces the harsh realities of battle. The story is a blend of comedy and drama, exploring themes of gender, war, and the absurdities of human behavior.

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Eagle's Nest · 2023-10-02
enjoyable 4.00

This is a solid Discworld novel with likable protagonists and fascinating side characters. It does all the typical things a Discworld novel does, but with a unique twist.

This review highlights the book as a very solid entry in the Discworld series. The protagonists are likable and the side characters are odd and fascinating, making the story engaging. The reviewer appreciates the typical Discworld elements but also notes the unique twist that sets this novel apart. The humor and satire are well-executed, making it a enjoyable read for fans of the series.

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    It is a very solid Discworld novel that does all the typical things a Discworld novel does: likable protagonists you can root for, odd and fascinating side characters, and a unique twist that sets it apart.

    The humor and satire are well-executed, making it a enjoyable read for fans of the series.

    The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it a standout in the Discworld series.

Reading Bug 2016 · Reading Bug · 2020-07-17
favourite 4.50

This is one of the favourite later Discworld novels, set in largely new territory with only a brief appearance of regular characters.

The reviewer considers this one of their favourite later Discworld novels. They appreciate the fresh setting and the minimal appearance of regular characters, which allows the story to stand on its own. The reviewer also praises the thematic depth and the way Pratchett handles gender politics in this novel. The humor and wit are well-balanced with the serious themes, making it a memorable read.

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    This is one of my favourite later Discworld novels – it's set in largely new territory with only a brief appearance of regular characters.

    Pratchett is at his best here, handling gender politics with wit and humor.

    The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it a standout in the Discworld series.

Marvelous Tales · 2017-09-04
thought-provoking 4.25

Pratchett is at his best with gender-political satirizing in this novel. The thematic issue has been a focus since the third Discworld book.

The reviewer praises Pratchett's handling of gender politics in this novel, noting that it is one of his best efforts in this area. The thematic issue has been a focus since the early Discworld books, and the reviewer appreciates how Pratchett continues to explore and develop these themes. The humor and satire are well-executed, making the novel both thought-provoking and entertaining. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging, making it a memorable read.

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    Pratchett is at some of his gender-political satirizing best here.

    A thematic issue since the third Discworld book, he's fully explored and developed these themes.

    The humor and satire are well-executed, making the novel both thought-provoking and entertaining.

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