Going Postal

By Terry Pratchett

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Average Rating: (See all 13 reviews) Format: Paperback, 409 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, September 2005 Quantity Available: 164 Ships within 6-10 days The newest entry in Pratchett's internationally bestselling series is a splendid send-up of government, the postal system, and everything that lies in between. From The Publisher: 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. Publisher: HarperTorch ISBN: 0060502932 EAN: 9780060502935 Dimensions: 18.75 x 16.1 x 2.82 centimeters (0.20 kg)

If you had to choose between hanging for your crimes or running the postal system you would probably choose to hang but Moist finds that out too late. Terry Prachett has his usual wit and sense of the strange in this book and I love it. The main characters are easy to relate to and since as a girl I like romance I like that this one has a touch of that as well which is not an essential to Terry's books. The next book is just as good and I can see a series on this character like those of the city watch and the witches.

I loved going postal and recommend it too all. Terry introduces a new lot of character who are lead by Moist von Lipwig who is an ex-conman. I love the way Terry adds normal things of this world as new and unusual things in the diskworld.

You quickly get a liking for Moist and the way they bring it together from introducing stamps to taking on the clackers as well as his fine use of a broom.. afterall it is all about the looks and perception of those around you.

I hope we are able to revisit Moist and future books.

This is my favourite of all the discworld novels yet. In a style very similar to that of "The Truth", Pratchett introduces a new group of characters, starring Moist von Lipwig who is an ex-conman.... given the task of reforming the postal service. His belief that all mail should be delivered changes the path of communication in Ankh-Morpork. But, do read this book BEFORE you read "Thud".... as the later references to this one.

Going Postal sees the revival of the Ankh Morpork postal service. Needless to say, the book is a lot of fun, and definately worth the read - what story of Pratchett's is not? It contains a generous serving of laughs (right down to the cabbage flavoured collectible stamps), has a great plot-line, and is set to keep you turning the pages to the very end.

Set in Discworld, this book introduces Moist von Lipwig, a successful con-man who has never done an honest day’s work in his life and who has operated under a string of aliases. He only has one problem; he’s been caught, and he’s going to be hanged. However, Lord Vetinari has an offer for Moist; his life can be saved, if he goes to work at the almost defunct Ankh-Morpork Post Office, and makes it successful again. The job seems near impossible, with only a decrepit postman and his pin-obsessed teenage apprentice to help him, and Moist is less than keen to co-operate at first, but competition with the email-like Clacks towers spurs Moist on to restore the Post Office to its former glory.

This is another wonderful addition to the Discworld series, with a return to the city of Ankh-Morpork and its rich and detailed setting. The characters introduced here are all very charming, especially Moist, and there’s loads of humour and wit to be found with the bizarre situations he finds himself in. The writing is top-notch as usual for Pratchett, and he explores a lot of timely themes revolving around the nature of business very well. Though it is set in Discworld and it has a few recurring characters, this is also a book you can very easily get into even if you’ve never read any of Pratchett’s work before. A wonderfully witty and well-written book, and very highly recommended.

Moist Von Lipwig, conman, prepares to face the afterlife with nothing but an array of moustaches and spectacles and an embarrassing name... however, providence, in the form of the eccentric but startlingly efficient ruler of the city where he's currently, er, dying, steps in. And suddenly Moist Von Lipwig is discovering that the afterlife is most definitely not as great as advertised...

Moist von Lipwig has a choice. Everyone has a choice, but this one is very pressing for him in particular. He can choose certain death, or uncertain death.
He chooses the one that makes him a postman, and now he has to battle the evil corporation of Clacks operators to provide the favoured means of communication throughout the city.

The secret to Prachett's success I think, is his ability to create new characters that draw in the reader. Moist von Lipwig is my favourate character of them all.

What really stands out about Prachett is his mad, slap-stick humour. He is SO funny that by the time you reach a weak gag (and there aren't many of them!) you're in the mood to laugh at anything!

Another stunner of a book by a master author with lots and lots of talent and an incredibly overactive imagination. This latest book has just as much character as the otheras if not more. AM’s postal service is kickstarted by a Moist Von Lipwig and the problems faced by him form this book along with appearances of Lord Vetinari and some golems. A book that you must have.

This book is a bit weak to be honest -although I did read this after the excellent "Thud" and the very good "Wee Free Men" and "A Hat Full of Sky" so that might have affected my opinion a little. It isn't a bad read but the main character is awfully one dimensional and the plot is rather generic

This is one of pratchett's better recent works, and while it isn't as good as some of his classics, it is still absolutely worth your time! I found that the first two thrids of this book were slightly better than the last part, where the 'plot' seemed to take over a little too much. But even then it was still interesting to read, and pretty funny at parts. The hook for this book is that a con man is given the choice of execution or revitalizing the postal service of Ankh Morpork- the unusual methods he uses are what keep the work interesting.