- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday; First edition (20 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385611013
- ISBN-13: 978-0385611015
- Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.2 x 24.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
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"You ride along on his tide of outlandish invention, realizing that you are in the presence of a true original among contemporary writers."
-"The Times"
"Terry Pratchett is a comic genius."
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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Money for nothing and your clacks for free,
By Leonard Fleisig "Len" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Making Money (Discworld Novels) (Hardcover)
It seems, after reading Terry Pratchett's latest Discworld novel "Making Money", that money does make the world go `round, even if that world is flat and balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle.
In "Making Money", Terry Pratchett and his `hero' Moist von Lipwig do for and to the monetary system exactly what they did for and to the postal service in "Going Postal". The result is the same - a slapstick romp through the strange and wonderful world of Discworld. It is impossible to detail the plot of this book without giving away spoilers so I think it best just to say that Lord Vetinari has determined that Ankh-Morpork's monetary system is in dire straits and in need of improvement. Vetinari picks, in his inimitable way, Moist von Lipwig to lead the way. The result is - well just about what you'd expect. "Making Money" features a cast of mostly new characters. As to established characters, Vetinari is featured and he is as delightfully Machiavellian as ever. There are cameo appearances by DEATH, the Watch, and CMOT Dibbler. However, new or newer characters play the largest roles. Moist's second appearance is terrific. Pratchett does a very nice job turning him into what I hope is a recurring role. Moist's girlfriend the chain-smoking Adore Belle Dearheart makes her presence felt, especially when she puts her foot down. Mr. Bent, the oh-so serious bank manager plays straight man to Moist's light-hearted con-man character. Bent is tied to the old ways - where money must be based on gold and nothing but gold. He is serious, has never been known to laugh, and has a head for numbers that is astonishing. In some (admittedly very superficial) respects you could argue that Bent is to Moist what Gordon was to Tony. Moist's antagonists are the Lavish family, particularly Cosmo Lavish and his rather large sister Pucci (of whom Pratchett says in a great line, "she had no idea how to handle people and she tried to make self-esteem do the work of self-respect, but the girl could flounce better than a fat turkey on a trampoline".) They make good foils for Moist and Vetinari. As always the plot has many twists and turns and one-liners fly almost as fast as the slings and arrows of the Assassins' Guild. Pratchett has a great way with humour and manages to combine that humour with a good deal of insight into how `things' work in the real world. His look at the monetary system in "Making Money" can now stand with Pratchett's look at rock music, religion, the post office, and movies as some very funny looks at our world through the prism of Discworld. "Making Money" was a fun book for me to read. It was typical Pratchett (high praise) and I think most Pratchett fans will enjoy it. I certainly did. L. Fleisig
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
All About the Benjamins,
By Sam "samueltyler" (Reading, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Making Money (Discworld Novels) (Hardcover)
Moist von Lipwig is back in his second starring role in a Pratchett novel as the head of the increasingly successful Post Office. Things have become so successful for the former con man turned man of the people that he no longer fears from his life. With this boring fact in mind he is reluctant to take on the role of bank manager for a struggling chain, especially one were the Chairman is a dog that like to play with an unusual chew toy. Can Moist modernise the banking sector in the same way he did the post office? Not if the nasty and rich Lavish family have anything to say about.
A reader's enjoyment of `Making Money' will depend on their enjoyment of Moist von Lipwig's earlier book `Going Postal'. This is because the two books have so much in common that the new book almost feels like an extension of the first. As a fan of Moist this is not an issue because I like the way he tackles problems using his conman techniques. The middle third of this book is particularly good as Moist gets to grip with the old fashioned bank. The numerous enemies on offer are well written and funny. The only disappointment is the usual Pratchett problem of over complication. He always seems to over complicate the story near the end and make it more confusing that it needs to be. I would recommend this to fans of the author, but perhaps not for new readers as it is not quite his best work.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Making Money = Making Pleasure,
By SuperConsumer "Tony Sell" (Milton Keynes United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Making Money: A Discworld Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
While some may say it doesn't live up to Terry's past works I would dissagree. I found it wonderful!
In the same way that we've been able to follow Sam Vimes through his adventures and growth we can now see how falling out with Lord Vetinari Havelock has a longer lasting effect than one might think. Rather than just a one adventure wonder we see how Mr Von Lipwig applies his very special skills to an even greater challenge. I found the storyline good and as always Terry has you in there living every moment. As always the story appears over two thirds of the way through but as always the final twist has you entrapped so you can't put it down. For me an excellant addition to the Discworld series and one I can reread again and again so excellant value as always!
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