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A review by kauffmanajoy
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
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.