Making Money (Discworld) by Terry Pratchett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Making Money (Discworld)
Book Review: Look out for the small things!
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree with an earlier review who said the book was better on the second reading. TP is like a Simpsons episode in so far as there is often so much going on that the small things that are so Pratchett are missed as we gallop along with the main plot. I worked in banking for some years and some of the banking jokes (and theres two words I never thought I'd write) are brilliantly observed. Moist is an engaging character and like Vimes before him has been fleshed out with more background and insight into his own relationships. Book Review: Banking at its funniest
Summary: 5 Stars
Unfortunately the last couple of books from Terry Pratchett, while remaining thoroughly enjoyable, have lacked something of the sparkle that they once had, thankfully `Making Money' is something of a return to form. Following on from the events of `Going Postal' Moist von Lipwig, having revived the Post Office, is bored and looking for excitement so when Lord Vetinari offers him the opportunity to shake up the banking system he is sorely tempted. Throughout the course of the book Moist must deal with eccentric staff, insane business practices and the threat of his past catching up with him, while still trying to find time to reinvent the economic system of the city and take the banks chairman for walkies.
This book is entertaining throughout and never fails to be anything but funny. The book is as well written as you would expect from Terry Pratchett and it does see the return of proper chapters, last seen in `Going Postal'. The characters are all interesting and likable, and although it is true that there is little in the way of character development for the main cast, the plot is involving enough that this does not detract from the overall fun of the book. Although still not near Terry's best `Making Money' is a vast improvement on either `Thud!' or `Going Postal' and is well worth five stars.
Book Review: Lightweight
Summary: 3 Stars
Given that the last "proper" Discworld book (I count the Tiffany Aching books as a separate thread) was possibly the best yet, I felt a little let down by this. I feel somehow that Pratchett was typing this on autopilot while gazing out of the window - in short, that he was (dare I say it) somewhat bored?
Just to make sure, I've read my way through the last 7 or 8 to see whether it was *me* that was getting bored, but no, this one is definitely showing signs of less-than-perfect attention.
I disagree with the other correspondent's view on Going Postal - Moist is a perfectly appropriate character for what he's about. And indeed, GP is a gripping enough tale (not as wonderful as Thud!). Unfortunately, MM is an attempt to recreate the same sort of plot (moribund public institution given a modern makeover, bunch of baddies for whom this would be an inconvenience attempt to make it awkward for him, but they come to grief in the end). Even the jokes seem tired.
However, it stands up perfectly well in its own right, and is *still* a rattling good read. But don't expect to be stretched, surprised or (definitely not) chilled. And don't expect to be made to laugh too often either.
Book Review: just a note to people new to discworld
Summary: 5 Stars
this book is brilliant, it is exiting and funny
it is not the best of the discworld books and you really want to read "going postal" befor this one as it is a continuation of that storyline. i am not saying this is a bad book, its brilliant, but i reccomend reading other discworld books first or you wont get the long running jokes.
if you are familiar with discworld this book offers the same style of humor and adventure as going postal but is aimed at the bank and mint instead of the post office.
i reccomend Terry Pretchett's Discworld to everyone that will listen
Book Review: By the (serial) numbers
Summary: 2 Stars
While there are still flashes of genuinely inventive writing and humour, I felt this was a bit mechanical in execution and could have been presented as a leaner, taughter and funnier book. The sub plots seem contrived and the denouement is particularly weak. What was lacking in this book was a genuinely threatening opponent for the protagonist: the role filled by Reacher Gilt in Going Postal and in Night Watch by Carcer. I am a big fan of Terry Pratchett, but this goes in the pile marked "Disappointing".