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kauffmanajoy's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this much more than I thought I would. Generally, sci-fi/fantasy books with humor aren’t my cup of tea. Case in point, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” was just not for me. Maybe it makes me a bit of a book-snob, but I prefer more ‘serious’ speculative fiction. And so I’ve never been overly interested in picking up a Terry Pratchett book. But book club is making me expand my reading field (yay!!) and so here we are. And, who would’ve guessed it (probably Terry Pratchett enthusiasts), but I really enjoyed this one.
I think it found the balance of humor and ‘plot with a purpose.’ It felt smart and witty, without being over the top. Honestly, now that I’m writing this review it reminds me of “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster, but for adults.
Will I read more of Terry Pratchett? I’m not sure. I still don’t think there’s a big draw for me there. But I don’t think I will dismiss it entirely. I may continue this series, there’s just something quite wholesome about the Post Office crew that really draws me in.
I think it found the balance of humor and ‘plot with a purpose.’ It felt smart and witty, without being over the top. Honestly, now that I’m writing this review it reminds me of “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster, but for adults.
Will I read more of Terry Pratchett? I’m not sure. I still don’t think there’s a big draw for me there. But I don’t think I will dismiss it entirely. I may continue this series, there’s just something quite wholesome about the Post Office crew that really draws me in.
missexploder's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bosstweed's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. I thought it struck a good balance between humor and serious reflection, in a way more than some of the other Discworld books I have read so far. Moist is a hilarious and complex character and Pratchett is fantastic with his subtle and not so subtle commentary.
treed1114's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
saie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dignorant's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shinemathew's review against another edition
5.0
I've only read a couple of Discworld novels so far, however, I hadn't seen anyone talk about this particular book all that much. I picked Going Postal only because of its name that I founf funny.
The novel is about a failing postal service that has been rendered obsolete with the introduuction of a faster form of communication using huge towers (something akin to a telegram). Amidst all this lands, our hero Moist von Lipwig (Yeah, that's his name), a genius conman turned postmaster after he is hanged for his crime. (Don't worry, it all makes sense in the book). Well, Pratchett hit it out of the park again! Beneath all the classic Pratchett humour lies a biting satire about big conglomerates using and discarding people for their own profits. Human life has no value unless it is wasting away in mindlessly working in a communication tower day in and day out.
The novel is about a failing postal service that has been rendered obsolete with the introduuction of a faster form of communication using huge towers (something akin to a telegram). Amidst all this lands, our hero Moist von Lipwig (Yeah, that's his name), a genius conman turned postmaster after he is hanged for his crime. (Don't worry, it all makes sense in the book). Well, Pratchett hit it out of the park again! Beneath all the classic Pratchett humour lies a biting satire about big conglomerates using and discarding people for their own profits. Human life has no value unless it is wasting away in mindlessly working in a communication tower day in and day out.