Making Money (Discworld) by Terry Pratchett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Making Money (Discworld)
Book Review: DROLL.................
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very clever book indeed. Written by one of life's true observers. What a quick mind Mr Pratchett has.
I was laughing out loud.
Don't miss it.
One of the best Xmas presents i have ever received.
Book Review: Making Money but not fans...
Summary: 3 Stars
Oh dear....I expected far more from the sequel to Going Postal than this one dimensional effort.
The same principal characters plus a number of cameo appearances from some of the regulars, a topical plot that looked strong at first glance, and the superb talent of Pratchett, should have all combined to produce yet another 5 star narrative of the Discworld.
Unfortunately this isn't much more than a flimsy re-hash of Going Postal, with no developement of the characters, a stodgy storyline with no depth, and a very predictable ending - even the cynical sideways looks at human nature that make Pratchett's books such a pleasure are missing.
Overall the book gives the impression of being hurriedly written to order for rushing off the production line in time for the Chrismas sales rush - a big disappointment.
Book Review: End of the line?
Summary: 4 Stars
After many happy years of Discworld and other Pratchett offerings I have to say that my high expectations were not met in Making Money. I found myself continually 'skipping' forward in the hope of finding something to raise my interest but sadly, in vain. Like another reviewer I thought, 'Is it me? Am I being unfair?', but I don't think this is the case. Since reading Making Money I have re-read some of the earlier books and found them as fresh and entertaining as ever, even on a second reading.
I read of Mr Pratchett's 'bit of a buggerance' (his words not mine) with great sadness. I'm sure all his millions of fans will wish him well but please, please dear Mr Pratchett, if you are forced to hang up your word-processer, do so on a high and not with more of this below standard offering.
Book Review: Made me laugh
Summary: 5 Stars
After having read some of the reviews I was ready for a lack luster book. I have to say that what I read was nothing of the sort. Mr Pratchett is as creative and funny as ever and I simply can't understand the dissenters point of view.
Maybe I am wrong, but the reviews that say 'his writing is going down hill' (or at least implies such) are expecting something by a different author or are making assumptions that his stories will follow some direction of there own imaginings.
I would say that If you enjoyed 'Going postal' you will Enjoy 'Making money'.
Personally I loved both and have yet to read a book by this Author that doesn't make me Laugh out loud.
Book Review: Terry Pratchett and his Discworld series need no introduction
Summary: 5 Stars
Indeed, given the fact that the series has sold over 45 million copies worldwide, Pratchett's latest requires very little in the way of hype. By now, when one purchases a Disworld novel, one should know what to expect. And though making people laugh is not an easy gig, the author, somehow, always rises up to the challenge and delivers a book that lives up to the high expectations which are inherent to any Pratchett new release.
Following up on Going Postal, Terry Pratchett lets Moist Von Lipwig, he of the golden suit and new Postmaster General, the man notorious for introducing the commemorative cabbage stamp with the cabbage-flavored glue, once again shine in the spotlight. Naturally, familiar faces from various Discworld novels make appearances throughout Making Money.
When Lord Vetinari informs the Postmaster General that he plans to put him in charge of the Royal Mint, Lipwig is acutely aware that this is a man he can't say no to, and thus his life becomes more complicated. As if this predicament wasn't enough, to his dismay he suddenly finds himself running the bank next door. He soon realizes that the mint runs at a loss. He also discovers that a panoply of people want him dead. And, to add to his woes, he must take the Chairman of the bank, a dog named Mr Fusspot, for walks. But Moist Von Lipwig is always up for a challenge, even though he is about to be exposed as a fraud.
Witty humor permeates the narrative and the dialogues, of course. Which is not surprising, for this aspect has become Pratchett's trademark. Like a majority of the Discworld novels, Making Money is, in light of the current market, "light" fantasy fare. Still, after plowing through Thiong'o's Wizard of the Crow and then reading the first half of Donaldson's Fatal Revenant, I found Pratchett's latest to be oh so satisfying! You will find yourself smirking and chuckling in every single chapter, and there is not a boring moment in this one.
Watching Moist Von Lipwig trying to dig himself out of this hole makes for an enjoyable reading experience. In addition, it was interesting to witness Pratchett's introduction of the paper denominations instead of gold, as well as the parallel between the repercussions this causes on Ankh-Morpork's national economy and our own, if only from an historical standpoint. Though the Discworld installments can at times feel a little absurd, there is an underlying intelligence which pervades every page. This, in my humble opinion, is nothing short of brilliant.
The timing for Making Money's release is perfect. Summer is all but over, and everyone is back in school or at work. Hence, we could all use a few laughs, something that Making Money provides in industrial quantity.
This book should please Terry Pratchett's legions of fans and anyone looking for a light fantasy offering. As is the case with most Discworld books, you can enjoy this one even if you're not familiar with the entire saga.