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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 | | Series: | Discworld Series |
| Size | | Length: | 409 pages | | Height: | 6.8 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
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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