The Truth: Discworld #25

DO NOT be put off by the fact that the reader is not Nigel Planer. At first I was bothered by not hearing Planer read, and then I quickly realized I was completely hooked on the reading. Briggs has the ability to make his Vimes, his Carrot, his Angua all sound just right. This is an excellent reading of Pratchett at his best. And when Pratchett's at his best, what more is there to say.

I thought I loved Moist Von Lipvig (Going Postal and Making Money) but then Willian Deword and his crew stole my heart (or should I say funny bone?) I laugh til I cry every time Otto takes the first "iconograph"! After 25 years in the newspaper business, I find this book terrific on so many levels. Do yourself a favor and download it now!!!

I had previously read "The Truth" and was a little nervous about how a book so focused on the printed word would make the transition to audiobook. Luckily, the answer is: just fine. Stephen Briggs does a fine job of orally recreating the newspaper stories, and his voices for the main characters are spot on. (Mr. Tulip, the ominous bad guy with artistic taste, especially.) You'll get the most out of "The Truth" if you've read some of Pratchett's previous Ankh-Morpork books, as it relies on knowledge of characters introduced previously.

This is another gem of a book from Terry Pratchett, who is consistently funny and, more than occasionally, thought provoking.

Although it does not centre around the usual Pratchett characters I enjoyed all the new people, and there are appearances by many of the favourites (who can fail to love the Patrician's sneering intelligence, or Vimes sullen integrity?!).

I found that I preferred Stephen Briggs' narration to Nigel Planer's as he has a far better pace than Planer and every character sounded right to me.

Buy it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Pratchett is among the best authors I have ever read, in this book we are taken back to the Discworld's geatest city and find out what happends when "movable type" is allowed to walk the streets. A great edition to the series.

One of my very favorite Pratchett books, this audio is worth hearing even if you have the printed book. The narrator gives a performance you will enjoy many times over.
The story involves politics and the media without neglecting the individual characters and, over all, is very enjoyable and hilariously witty.
Pratchett & Briggs show their genius in a perfect combination of talent.

Though Birggs is not Nigel Planer, he does a fine job of bringing Ankh-Morpork and its colorful inhabitants to life. I was very wary when I bought this book about the fact tha Planer wasn't the narraotr, but I am glad to say that I heartily enjoyed listening to The Truth.

As you can read in the blurb about this book, this novel traces the start of Ankh-Morpork's first newspaper and yet another plot against the Patrician. I am amazed by Pratchett's ability to bring fresh ideas an humor to his novels, never mind his ability to allude to and parofy the world around us. This is a definite read!

I purchased this book with some hesitation due to the fact Nigel Planer was not the narrator. There was a review that said that Stephen Briggs was just as good and not to let the change in narrator put you off. Well after having listened I disagree with the previous review. While Stephen is certainly not a bad reader, he just does not due justice to Nigel?s reading. While I would not say skip this book, because it was entertaining, I would be prepared for the change in readers it makes a big difference.

Its turtles all the way down... Well only one in this case but you get the point. I love stories about Ankh-Morpork, I love Terry Pratchett. they are great audiobooks and should be a part of any Audible library. The nice aspect of the Discworld books or the series is this, you don't have to read the book chronologically. It helps to be familiar with the cannon, but it is in no way necessary. So don't be dissuaded by the large number of volumes in the series. cherry pick, listen, and enjoy.

The quote, "a lie can go around the world before the truth can get its boots on...."

Introduction of Otto Schrek the vampire who loves to take pictures and is fascinated by light. And that the female was a good strong character as well.

The voices! Oh he is the best for the disc world! he knows all the folks and how they speak. He would never make Nanny ogg sound like a decrepit old lady like that awful version of The Wyrd Sisters done by that lady who did Nanny Ogg such a diservice.

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