Feet of Clay

A marvelous reread. Despite this being the third time I've read the book, I still didn't recall the source of the poison until near the reveal, which definitely adds to the experience. This book in particular does a good job of balancing the amount we're focused on Vimes investigating versus Carrot pursuing his own leads, as well as giving room for Cheery/Cheri to develop both as an individual and in her relationship to Angua, who herself is working some things out. We get a rare split of the double act that is Fred and Nobby, who continue to act like themselves even as they are 'dropped into' new experiences. 😉 The commentary facilitated by the golems' plight is sharp and emotionally appealing. Always happy to see a new member join the Watch. ☺️ The commentary touched on by Cheri's changes in wardrobe I believe are more fully developed in the Fifth Elephant, which is my next stop in my reread of the City Watch collection in the Discworld books.

⚠️ suicide

Even better the second time around. The gender feels! Vimes coming into focus as the Vimes I know and love in later books. It's actually easier to meditate on everything Pratchett is saying with the golem and the diversifying Watchmen staff when I'm not distracted trying to figure out how all the threads of the mystery are tied together - even though it was still fun watching them unravel. So happy I now own a (pretty!) copy for future rereads.