In this satirical fantasy novel, the city of Ankh-Morpork's Night Watch faces a period of change and expansion, as it is forced to open its ranks to a diverse group of new recruits, including a troll, a dwarf, and a werewolf, due to a new affirmative action policy. The motley crew of guardsmen must navigate the intricacies of their own interpersonal dynamics while simultaneously unraveling a plot that threatens the city's very existence. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a lethal weapon with a mind of its own, and the group must overcome prejudice and personal shortcomings to prevent chaos from consuming the city they are sworn to protect.

The 6289th greatest book of all time