Jingo
- Author: Terry Pratchett
- Publisher: Victor Gollancz
- Classification: Discworld
Jingo is the 21st novel in the Discworld series. A new country called Leshp has risen from the sea, half-way between Ankh-Morpork and Klatch. The first witnesses are two small fishing boats, one from each country. The inevitable argument only ends when both boats rush back to tell their respective countries. Possession being nine tenths of the law and all that.
But as shackles rise and war moves itself onto the agenda Sir Vimes — head of the Ankh-Morpork watch (Police basically) — takes it on himself to try and talk sense into his fellow countrymen. But it’s not until a Klatchian dignitary (a prince no less) is nearly assassinated that Vimes really gets angry.
All the clues point to a Klatchian assassin — there’s sand on the floor for God’s sake! But they’re all too obvious and Vimes is convinced that the assassin is closer to home. As the situation spirals out of control Vimes finds himself having to raise an army (of his fellow watchmen, woman, werewolves etc.) to try and ensure that justice is served.
But can a copper really deal with the ‘big’ political crimes? What is the significance of the ’71 Hour’ in 71 Hour Ahmed’s name? And what is his involvement in the attempted assassination and the ever-present war?
As many of you Pratchett readers know, his books come in both ‘good’ and ‘excellent’ flavours. Well you’ll be pleased to know that Jingo is one of the excellents. A thoroughly enjoyable read with some good twists, turns and scheming.
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