Going Postal

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Call Number: Adult Book / Fiction / Fantasy / Pratchett, Terry, Fantasy / Pratchett, Terry
On Shelf At: Westgate Branch

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my beloved diskworld submitted by ferdoble on August 11, 2011, 3:51pm To describe Terry Pratchett’s books is a difficult thing to do. The disc world series is in a word fantastic. Terry Pratchett, would seem to use the disk world, to take any theme, or know story and then twist it in his own very humorous way. These are not always laugh out loud funny (sometimes they are), bur rather the sort of funny that just sort of lifts your spirits a little bit.

I will say that in some cases there isn’t always a really strong story, sometimes its just his characters moving through one of those twisted themes. I like them all, you may want to start with the Most Von Lipwig story line (“Going Postal” and then “making money”) as at least the first one has a really great story line.

I love to pepper my reading queue with these books to keep all those books that take themselves seriously fresh and interesting.

I recommend reading them ALL.

OR listening to them. The two main narrators of Terry Pratchett’s books are Stephen Briggs & Nigel Planer and they take Terry Pratchett’s phenomenal writing to a whole new level.

A fun adventure submitted by Jen Chapin-Smith on August 11, 2012, 8:11pm In his 33rd Discworld novel, Sir Terry Pratchett's introduces con man-turned Post Master Moist von Lipwig as he tries to get the Ankh-Morpork Post Office back on its feet after years of neglect. Despite his previous misdeeds, we find ourselves rooting for Moist and against the villain who tries to sabotage Moist's efforts. This is the fourth novel about industry set in Ankh-Morpork, so read Pratchett's "The Truth" first to get a feel for the Discworld and its largest city. Moist's adventures continue in "Making Money" in which he takes over the city's bank.
"Going Postal" touches on such important topics as racism and workers' rights, which is why I recommend reading it before watching the movie adaptation (http://www.aadl.org/catalog/record/1399437) that includes a Pratchett cameo at the end.

discworld submitted by unknown on August 10, 2013, 10:25pm The trouble with clever characters, is that the author typically needs to be just as clever. This is why books like "Silence of the Lambs," are much better than books like "Hannibal." If the author isn't as smart as his characters, then he shouldn't risk making his prized creation the main protagonist.

"Going Postal" doesn't have just a clever protagonist, it also has a supporting Patrician, whom one can argue, can give Hannibal Lecter a run for his money when it comes to intellect. On a few occasions, "Going Postal" finds itself in danger of being too clever to have a satisfying ending. But rest assured future reader, you will not be disappointed.

Pratchett's storylines are funny and can stand on their own. However, I became a fan because of his satires and metaphors, which bubbles underneath his stories. Since I work with internet technologies, I find the clacks metaphor hits close to home. The fact that "Granddad" is only 26 years old is a hilarious detail. Pratchett books are usually riddled with gems like these.

Great Series! submitted by slugwhisperer on August 24, 2013, 2:53pm Until I find something more amusing, I'll count Discworld as my favorites.

Although Latitude makes some good points. submitted by tbbrown76 on July 26, 2014, 10:11pm I think this is simply a fun read/listen. The whole "the letters are talking to me" thing is a bit creepy, and the magic stuff is weird, but I like the overall concept. It Takes A Thief...

Loved it submitted by sas.sorter on July 29, 2019, 2:36pm I can't say I've read a ton of Discworld, but this is easily one of my favorites. The story was enjoyable even for someone who hasn't read every other book in the series, and the underlying politics of the book seemed oddly relevant for right now (huge capitalist who works in Tump tower running businesses into the ground with no regard for the workers if it means he can make a quick buck? Interesting.)

A really enjoyable read.

Another Pratchett masterpiece submitted by thebearcavalry on July 4, 2023, 6:30pm Funny, clever, engaging, and, of course, a commentary on our own world, like any other Discworld book, this is a must read. Relevant even almost 2 decades after it came out.

Discworld submitted by trina05 on August 8, 2023, 11:11pm I believe I picked this up in an airport and found it a wonderful introduction to Discworld and Pratchett’s witty writing.