Terry
Pratchett shows no mercy for misogynistic religious practice in
Monstrous Regiment, the latest Discworld installment in paperback. A
young woman dresses up as a man to join the army and escape the bounds
her society puts upon women. Unfortunately for her the neighbouring
countries have finally put up with the continuous warfare and their
alliance has a new member: Ankh-Morpork.
Most major characters are completely new, except for the journalist William de Worde and the Ankh-Morporkian special envoy, who just happens to be one Samuel Vimes.
Monstrous Regiment continues the facelift Discworld has been getting since The Truth. Defocusing from dusty old characters and inventing new ones has done much good to the series.
Category: Fantasy/humour. Series: Discworld. Recommendation: weak read.