gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Discworld
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:television_adaptation
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Terry_Pratchett
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:British_Fantasy_Award
gptkb:Locus_Award
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gptkbp:character_development
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Angua's struggles with identity
Carrot's role in the Watch
Fred Colon's leadership role
Lady Sybil's support for Vimes
Nobby's comedic relief
Reg Shoe's ghostly presence
Sam Vimes' growth
The Patrician's manipulative nature
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:Paul_Kidby
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced other fantasy works
Inspired adaptations in various media
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Fantasy
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gptkbp:influences
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Historical fiction
Police procedural
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Real-life historical events
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gptkbp:isbn
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0-385-51380-5
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Sam_Vimes
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Third-person
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:The_Patrician
gptkb:Angua_von_Uberwald
gptkb:Carrot_Ironfoundersson
gptkb:Nobby_Nobbs
gptkb:Fred_Colon
gptkb:Lady_Sybil_Ramkin
Reg Shoe
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gptkbp:page_count
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400
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gptkbp:plot
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Social commentary
Political intrigue
Crime investigation
Exploration of morality
The significance of history
The impact of leadership
Time travel elements
Conflict between law and order
The role of the Watch in society
Vimes' personal journey
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gptkbp:predecessor
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Thud!
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Doubleday
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gptkbp:release_date
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October 2002
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gptkbp:sequel
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Thud!
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:Discworld
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Ankh-Morpork
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gptkbp:successor
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Making Money
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:power
gptkb:Justice
gptkb:corruption
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lancre_Witches
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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