Going Postal
Going Postal
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Novel • Fiction
Ankh-Morpork • Fantasy World
2005
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In Going Postal by Terry Pratchett, a convicted con artist is given a chance at redemption by revitalizing a broken postal system in the city of Ankh-Morpork. Through his journey, he contends with various challenges, including ancient letters and a powerful competitor. The story blends humor with an exploration of redemption and bureaucracy.
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Review Roundup
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett blends humor, satire, and fantasy in a story about a reformed conman revitalizing a defunct postal system. Critics praise its witty prose, sharp social commentary, and memorable characters. Some find the plot predictable, but overall, it’s a delightfully clever addition to the Discworld series.
Who Should Read Going Postal?
A reader who enjoys Going Postal by Terry Pratchett typically loves clever humor, satirical social commentary, and quirky, richly developed characters. Fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens will find similar wit and imaginative storytelling here.
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Going Postal is the first book in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series to feature the character Moist von Lipwig, who is an ex-con artist thrust into a legitimate job as Postmaster in Ankh-Morpork.
The book satirizes the real-world postal service and explores themes of communication, bureaucracy, and redemption, wrapped in Pratchett's signature humor.
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Terry Pratchett received the Prometheus Award in 2005 for Going Postal, highlighting its impact and recognition in the genre of libertarian science fiction.
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Novel • Fiction
Ankh-Morpork • Fantasy World
2005
Adult
14+ years
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