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“[Pratchett’s] books are almost always better than they have to be, and Going Postal is no exception, full of nimble wordplay, devious plotting and outrageous situations, but always grounded in an astute understanding of human nature.” — San Francisco Chronicle
The 33rd installment in acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, a splendid send-up of government, the postal system, and everything that lies in between.
Suddenly, condemned arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig found himself with a noose around his neck and dropping through a trapdoor into . . . a government job?
By all rights, Moist should be meeting his maker rather than being offered a position as Postmaster by Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork. Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may prove an impossible task, what with literally mountains of decades-old undelivered mail clogging every nook and cranny of the broken-down post office. Worse still, Moist could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, greedy Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical headman. But if the bold and undoable are what's called for, Moist's the man for the job—to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and specially deliver that invaluable commodity that every being, human or otherwise requires: hope.
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"Terry Pratchett has never disappointed me with his convoluted plots filled with various cultural and literary allusions, wordplay and fascinating characters. This story is another delightful romp and a commentary on human nature that is mostly upbeat. Mingles suspense, intrigue, morality fable, fantasy and comedy to yield a genre bending tale of personal redemption."
— Dave (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Thanks to the timely subject matter and Pratchett's effervescent wit, this 29th Discworld novel may capture more of the American audience he deserves.
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“Instead of revisiting old characters, Pratchett again takes on the task of further rounding out his already beautifully imagined Discworld, doing it with his usual blending of good laughs and unexpected depths.”
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“Terry Prachett seems constitutionally unable to write a page without a least a twitch of the grin muscles…But the notions Pratchett plays with are nae so narrow or nae so silly as your ordinary British farce. Seriously.”
— San Diego Union-Tribune
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Locus Award
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Finalist for the 2005 Nebula Award for Best Novel
Going Postal Listener Reviews
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" Terry Pratchett goes with a new main character in the ongoing universe of Discworld. Another masterpiece. "
— Andre, 2/11/2014 -
" This was my first Terry Pratchett book and I really enjoyed it. I'd heard Pratchett's name around a bit and wanted to try him out. I had no idea what his books were like and am pleasantly surprised I liked this so much. It was quite funny and entertaining. The style of humor is not usually to my liking, but I stuck with it and am glad I did so. "
— Philip, 2/5/2014 -
" A typical Discword novel that is both fascinating and amusing at the same time. The whimsy of the postal service and all its little nuances made this a very enjoyable read. "
— Katrina, 1/29/2014 -
" I am rereading this book again. It was my first Terry Pratchett book so it will always be my favorite. So funny! "
— Sharon, 1/28/2014 -
" Terry Pratchett is so clever and hilarious. I love Moist von Lipwig. He is such a snarky and likeable character. "
— Emilia, 1/21/2014 -
" Classic Pratchett. Ahnk-Morpork is growing on me "
— Annette, 1/20/2014 -
" Pratchett's story's are engaging, his characters(new and old) diverse and detailed, and his writing laugh out loud hilarious! The ending was deeply satisfying and what the story says about, criminals, showmanship, and above all, words, are intriguing. "
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" One of the first Pratchett books I read and I loved it. If you've never read Terry Pratchett before, it will take you awhile to figure out what's going on and who to take seriously. I found the next book in the series as good or better. "
— Linda, 1/20/2014 -
" Very funny so far! "
— Kim, 12/22/2013 -
" awesome. I bought the audio of this for my mail carrier. She passed it around at work. "
— Rolla, 11/14/2013 -
" One of his best, if not the best. Anyone should read this if you like to laugh. "
— Askaniblue, 11/9/2013 -
" Pages: 471 "
— Jean-paul, 9/23/2013 -
" Nice satire in a fantasy world. "
— Joy, 8/21/2013 -
" This book is awesome. Go read it. Now. "
— S, 6/11/2013 -
" Crazy fun, and a wonderful introduction to Terry Prachett! "
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" Is there any Discworld book that isn't wonderful? "
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" 8: fun fast read "
— Alexis, 7/11/2011 -
" Loved Loved Loved!!!!Have not read a Discworld I didn't like!!! "
— Lkemigh, 3/7/2010 -
" I think I am totally in lurve with Vetenari. That's all I'm going to say about this. Totally fabulous. "
— Sho, 9/24/2009 -
" Sometimes, I think Sir Terry is cruel to his characters. Especially when he saddles the main one with a name like Moist Von Lipwig. Oy!! "
— Colleen, 1/12/2009 -
" This book made me laugh out loud. A lot! Moist Von Lipwig is a con man, who is forced into reopening the city's defunt post office. He hates it in the beginning, but begins to love it when he figures out that runing the postal service was no different than running the best con job ever. "
— Nona, 11/18/2008 -
" Love the sense of humor. The movie is terrible, but the book is magical. "
— Rain, 4/27/2008 -
" My all time favorite book! It's probably because of the captivating charachter, Moist von Lipwig, created by the amazing Terry Pratchett in another one of his good books. The plot is amazing and the world is a disc with Post Offices!(go figure.) "
— Carlee, 6/8/2007 -
" Not as good as the other ones I've read, but maybe I'm ODing just a bit. Still awesome though. Very funny, and very well done. I like him a lot better than Neil Gaimon (don't kill me!). "
— Rachel, 3/10/2007
About Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was an English novelist known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. He is best known for his popular and long-running Discworld series. His first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971, and after publishing his first Discworld novel, The Color of Magic, in 1983, he wrote two books a year on average. He was the United Kingdom’s bestselling author of the 1990s and has sold more than 55 million books worldwide. In 2001 he won the Carnegie Medal for his children’s novel The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to literature in 1998 and was knighted in 2009.
About Stephen Briggs
Stephen Briggs, who also works in film, has adapted and staged fifteen Discworld plays, collaborated with Terry Pratchett on a number of related works, and performed the audio recordings of Pratchett’s books. Briggs has won five AudioFile Earphones Awards. He lives in England.