Going Postal

By: Terry Pratchett

Narrated by: Stephen Briggs

“[Pratchett’s] books are almost always better than they have to be, and Going Postal is no exception, full of nimble wordplay, devious plotting and outrageous situations, but always grounded in an astute understanding of human nature.” — San Francisco Chronicle

The 33rd installment in acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, a splendid send-up of government, the postal system, and everything that lies in between.

Suddenly, condemned arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig found himself with a noose around his neck and dropping through a trapdoor into . . . a government job?

By all rights, Moist should be meeting his maker rather than being offered a position as Postmaster by Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork. Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may prove an impossible task, what with literally mountains of decades-old undelivered mail clogging every nook and cranny of the broken-down post office. Worse still, Moist could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, greedy Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical headman. But if the bold and undoable are what's called for, Moist's the man for the job—to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and specially deliver that invaluable commodity that every being, human or otherwise requires: hope.

©2004 Terry Pratchett; (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

This one's a keeper

I was first introduced to Terry Pratchet through the book Good Omens - which I really hope audible offers in audio someday. He has a wonderful sense of humor and I was drawn to this particular story because my dad actually works for the post office himself. I got a HUGE kick out of the idea of a career criminal being made post master general. I believe this is set in Disc World (I haven't read those books) but you don't need to have read Disc World to enjoy it. This is set in a "modern fantasy" world containing things like werewolves, golums, and vampires - the most successful lawyer in the city is a zombie. It's quirky and fun. I highly recommend it!

Outstanding!

It does not get any better then this. Terry has got it right! I was looking for a writer that had the same style as Douglas Adams and Terry has far exceeded my expectations! Going postal is a very funny book. Very easy and enjoyable listen. If I had to pick one thing bad about the book it would be that is was over to soon.

I have also just listened to another book by Terry Pratchett and I am now a true fan and will be buying more by this author.

The Narrator Stephen Briggs also does an outstanding job.

I highly recommend this book.

Hilarious!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to anyone. It's a great introduction to Terry Pratchett's disc world and it captures his witty style well.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mr. Pump, the pensive golem, is my favorite character. His no-nonsense views provide a clever contrast to the wily antics of the protagonist, Moist.

What about Stephen Briggs’s performance did you like?

Stephen Briggs's narration is spot on. I appreciate the variety of voices he uses. He truly does an impressive job portraying each character differently!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I loved the concept of the whispering letters. The magic of the mail piles was a great metaphor for the power that words carry and the suggestion that some messages demand to be heard was poignant.

A fun 3 book series

This title was in Audible Plus so I decided to try it. It's a stand-along trillogy and you don't need any knowledge of the Disc-World. I enjoyed the world, the characters and the storytelling. At times, I laughed out loud and thats always nice. An enjoyable series with entertainment value.

Beyond terrific

Pratchett brings his best to the story, the performance delivers as expected. A must listen! You'll be able to enjoy without reading other Discworld novels, though having read them will make this even funnier.