Comments on 'Going Postal'

This book had a mixed reception. Some members were very keen on Terry Practchett whilst others read and enjoyed but would not go out of their way to read him again.

'Practchett's writing is allegorical. His narrative describes one subject under the guise of another'

'Whilst Terry Pratchett's books are set in 'Discworld' he uses them to make observations about modern day institutions such as banks and the Post Office etc.'

'His books are about hope and how this works in different ways for the individual'

'Some of his passages had me laughing out loud'

'The meetings in the book about the cutbacks were typical of those I have attended particularly in the language used'

'I like the way Pratchett develops his characters until you love or loath them'

Further Reading

'Thief of Time' by Terry Pratchett
'Colour of Magic' " "

Going Postal by Terry Pratchett

Moist von Lipwig a con artist avoids hanging by agreeing to become Postmaster General of the Ankh-Morpork post office which has been closed for 20 years. With the help of a few colourful friends Miss Dearheart, apprentice Stanley, Mr Groat and a golem called Mr Pump he sets out to revive the fortunes of the post office. I am not a Terry Practchett fan. At times I was unsure about the book finding it tough going in places. Nevertheless in parts it is very funny. At times I even laughed out loud. Pratchett fans will not be disappointed.

Tony Riley