The brand new adult Discworld novel sees Pratchett taking on the banking system: 'almost spookily relevant...clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud funny' (The Times)
Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global
bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of
Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over
fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies
worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and
screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the
Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to
literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his
greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.
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Terry Pratchett is a comic genius.
*Daily Express*
If you've never read Discworld, then perhaps you're unaware that
what started out as a very funny fantasy spoof quickly became the
finest satirical series running. It has dealt with - among many
other topics - racism, sexism, journalism, death, war, the army,
the Inquisition, the ambiguous nature of good and evil, and the
uncomfortable power of narrative, all in novels that are smart,
hilarious and humane. Come to think of it, if you've never read a
Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?
*The Guardian*
Although Terry Pratchett's comic novels are set in the imaginary
Discworld, do not assume that they are divorced from contemporary
concerns. His latest is almost spookily relevant...As bright and
shiny as a newly minted coin; clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud
funny.
*The Times*
Remarkably topical timing, concerning as it does major wobbles in
the financial system brought about by unscrupulous and idiotic
banking practices...Most writing on the economy is either opaque or
depressing; this is funny.
*Irish Examiner*
Along the way Pratchett shines as he mocks modern society whilst
taking us on a merry chase inside the pages. As with all his
novels, Making Money is very readable and the constant edge of
gentle sardonicism rarely grates.
*Daily Express*
Terry Pratchett is a comic genius. * Daily Express *
If you've never read Discworld, then perhaps you're unaware that
what started out as a very funny fantasy spoof quickly became the
finest satirical series running. It has dealt with - among many
other topics - racism, sexism, journalism, death, war, the army,
the Inquisition, the ambiguous nature of good and evil, and the
uncomfortable power of narrative, all in novels that are smart,
hilarious and humane. Come to think of it, if you've never read a
Discworld novel, what's the matter with you? * The Guardian *
Although Terry Pratchett's comic novels are set in the imaginary
Discworld, do not assume that they are divorced from contemporary
concerns. His latest is almost spookily relevant...As bright and
shiny as a newly minted coin; clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud
funny. * The Times *
Remarkably topical timing, concerning as it does major wobbles in
the financial system brought about by unscrupulous and idiotic
banking practices...Most writing on the economy is either opaque or
depressing; this is funny. * Irish Examiner *
Along the way Pratchett shines as he mocks modern society whilst
taking us on a merry chase inside the pages. As with all his
novels, Making Money is very readable and the constant edge of
gentle sardonicism rarely grates. * Daily Express *
After more than two dozen Discworld outings, Pratchett is finally writing in chapters! And what lovely chapters they are, fully reminiscent of those from a Victorian novel, with headings presaging the events following and illustrations at the beginning of each. Apart from this stylistic change, the book continues the laugh-out-loud Discworld series, reprising characters from the earlier Going Postal with cameos from some of the Ankh-Morpork regulars. The plot? Ankh-Morpork is moving away from gold (or "goldish") currency into the brave new world of paper money. Moist von Lipwig, Postmaster General, is serving as Master of the Mint, second only in command to the canine Mr. Fusspot, chairman of the Royal Bank. Meanwhile, Lord Vetinari is being "single white femaled" by a man with more money than sense, and Lipwig's main squeeze, Miss Dearheart, is not content to let sleeping golems lie. Highly enjoyable, fast-paced, and funny; recommended for all fiction and sf collections. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 6/15/07.]-Amy Watts, Univ. of Georgia Lib., Athens Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
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