Synopsis
Corporate corruption and telecommunications turf wars are Terry Pratchett's targets in this installment in the internationally bestselling Discworld fantasy series. Con artist Moist von Lipwig's neck is saved from the noose by the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork, who then forcibly recruits Moist to serve as postmaster at the essentially defunct city postal service. Armed with a newfound sense of integrity and a highly developed arsenal of dirty tricks, Moist must tackle several years' worth of undelivered letters as well as the sinister machinations of the Grand Trunk "clacks" company--the monopoly running the Discworld's semaphore towers.
| Details | | Narrated by: | Stephen Briggs |
Publisher's Note
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.
Industry Reviews
"...[A] deeply satisfying comedy....Sharp-edged humor--and wonderfully executed."
Kirkus (09/01/2004)
"...[A] surprisingly complex character study in addition to the usual hilarious satire."
Locus - Carolyn Cushman (09/01/2004)
"A new Discworld adventure is always a treat to be savored....Laugh-out-loud funny in places, this book also has hidden, unexpected depths."
Romantic Times BOOKclub - Jen Talley Exum (11/01/2004)
"[A] special-delivery delight....Thanks to the timely subject matter and Pratchett's effervescent wit, this 29th Discworld novel...may capture more of the American audience he deserves." (starred review)
Publishers Weekly (09/06/2004)
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