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Going Postal

(Discworld Novel 33)
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In Going Postal by Terry Pratchett, con artist Moist von Lipwig is given a chance for redemption when he's offered the job of revitalising the neglected Ankh-Morpork postal service. Navigating a world filled with dangerous rivals, ingenious inventions, and unpredictable citizens, Moist employs his guile and charm to breathe life back into the postal system and discovers more about himself along the way. The book blends sharp humour with keen social commentary, typical of Pratchett's Discworld series.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate witty humour, clever satire, and an exploration of bureaucracy through a fantastical lens. It offers a fun-filled journey with an unlikely hero, making it ideal for readers who enjoy imaginative world-building with a comedic twist.

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Going Postal

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Going Postal is the 33rd Discworld novel and the first in the Moist von Lipwig series, revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.

'Always push your luck because no one else would push it for you.'

Imprisoned in Ankh-Morpork, con artist Moist von Lipwig is offered a choice: to be executed or to accept a job as the city's Postmaster General.

It's a tough decision, but he's already survived one hanging and isn't in the mood to try it again.

The Post Office is down on its luckβ€”beset by mountains of undelivered mail, eccentric employees, and a dangerous secret order. To save his skin, Moist will need to restore the postal service to its former glory, with the help of tough-talking activist Adora Belle Dearheart, who happens to be very attractive, in an 'entire womanful of anger' kind of way.

But there's new technology to compete against and an evil chairman who will stop at nothing to delay Ankh-Morpork's post for good...

'One of the best expressions of his unstoppable flow of comic invention' The Times

Going Postal is the first book in the Moist von Lipwig series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

Series: Discworld Novels

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Terry Pratchett's Going Postal blends humour with sharp wit, offering a story that is both funny and thought-provoking. It is an allegorical and satirical work that showcases Pratchett's delight in wordplay and comic invention. The novel is not just comedic but also explores themes of redemption and morality, distinguishing itself with a strong undercurrent of social commentary.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990438

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com

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