Jingo (Discworld, #21; City Watch, #4)
by Terry Pratchett
Jingo by Terry Pratchett holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 36K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 461 pages.
About Jingo
'Neighbours... hah. People'd live for ages side by side, nodding at one another amicably on their way to work, and then some trivial thing would happen and someone would be having a garden fork removed from their ear.'Throughout history, there's always been a perfectly good reason to start a war. Never more so if it is over a 'strategic' piece of old rock in the middle of nowhere. It is after all every citizen's right to bear arms to defend what they consider to be their own. Even if it isn't. And in such pressing circumstances, you really shouldn't let small details like the absence of an army or indeed the money to finance one get in the way of a righteous fight with all the attendant benefits of out-and-out nationalism...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Terry Pratchett |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 461 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 35,961 |
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What genre is Jingo?
Jingo is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Jingo worth reading?
Based on 36K reader ratings, Jingo has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Jingo?
Jingo has 461 pages.
Who wrote Jingo?
Jingo was written by Terry Pratchett. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Jingo?
The ISBN-13 for Jingo is 9780552154160.0.
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