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Summary

«Night Watch» is a fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the twenty-ninth book in the Discworld series. The story centers around Samuel Vimes, the commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, who is sent back in time thirty years due to a magical mishap. In the past, Vimes encounters significant events in the city's history and becomes involved in a revolution. His time in the past offers him a unique chance to correct some mistakes and see many of his acquaintances in their youth. The book explores themes of duty, choice, and sacrifice, while also critiquing the absurdity of war and political intrigue. The storyline is rich with humor, sarcasm, and witty remarks, characteristic of Pratchett.