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Going Postal

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
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Arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig never believed his crimes were hanging offenses, until he found himself with a noose around his neck, dropping through a trap door, and falling into...a government job? Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may be an impossible task. Worse, the new Postmaster could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, money-hungry Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical head, Mr. Reacher Gilt.

But it says on the building 'Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Glo m of Ni t'.... Inspiring words (admittedly, some of the bronze letters have been stolen), and for once in his wretched life Moist is going to fight. And if the bold and impossible are what's called for, he'll do it; to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and deliver that invaluable commodity that everyone requires: hope.

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

Critic reviews

  • Audie Award Finalist, Fiction (unabridged), 2005

"Thanks to the timely subject matter and Pratchett's effervescent wit, this 29th Discworld novel may capture more of the American audience he deserves." (Publishers Weekly)

"Instead of revisiting old characters, Pratchett again takes on the task of further rounding out his already beautifully imagined Discworld, doing it with his usual blending of good laughs and unexpected depths." (Booklist)

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A flawless delight, even at second listening.

something to smile about every couple of minutes, with wryly accurate observations about everything imaginable.

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some of pratchetts best work

A thief trying to figure out how to play it straight while hes forced to play it straight. some of the best stuff ive read in a while.

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really well read

the story is not too bad, but what stands out is the reader. a virtuoso of voices.

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Great Story!

How to rehab a criminal Diskworld style. I kept putting off stuff so that I could just keep listening. Very fun!

Please note that there are several very brief glitches that first begin 6 hours before the end of the audiobook. Doesn't affect the listen, but just wanted you to know that it is not your equipment.

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No more nigel

I miss nigel planer after so many other books, but Briggs did okay. Nigel is so good at Death though.

Perfect sketch of the phone company. It's uncanny.

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Favorite book in the Discworld series.

I highly recommend this book, Terry Pratchett does an excellent job introducing you all new group of cast members into the Discworld universe. Moist von Lipwig is one of my top three favorite characters from Discworld. Stephen Briggs as always does an excellent job narrating the book.

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Lovely

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First Pratchett Experience

And now I know why people love him.

Wonderful, witty writing, and a great reader with distinct voices for every character.

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Absolutely delightful

My partner is a long-time Pratchett fan and we both enjoyed this narration. The delightful array of unique voices was excellent! Especially loved Mr Pump

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I do believe in angels

GP is one of Pratchett's best books, imho, and Briggs performs it beautifully. The reading is very clear and precise, yet utterly funny and flowing. Some of the characters sound pythonesque, which is really a joy to hear. The book zoomed by and was a treat.

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