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A new stage adaptation of one of Pratchett's best-selling novels There's been a murder. Allegedly. William de Worde is the Discworld's first investigative journalist. He didn't mean to be - it was just an accident. But, as William fills his pages with reports of local club meetings and pictures of humorously shaped vegetables, dark forces high up in Ankh-Morpork's society are plotting to overthrow te city's ruler, Lord Vetinari."One of the funniest authors alive" The Independent
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read all of the Discworld novels. Most of them several times and enjoying them every time. So if you're a returning fan like me: Believe me, the magic is still there.
The Truth sees the return of many an old Ankh-Morpork hero. There's the Watch, with Vimes, Carrot and the rest, there's Gaspode the talking dog, C.M.O.T.Dibbler and Lord Vetinari. But this time they are the supporting cast to a whole new set of heroes. This time mr Pratchett has turned his spyglass towards the mystery that is mass media. As usual he isn't very friendly. Lord Vetinari has lost his mind, tried to murder his assistant and escape with a big sack of Ankh-Morpork money! The watch is baffeld and powerful forces are moving to replace the deranged ruler. Thank the Gods we can now read about the Truth in the Ankh-Morpork Times...
How the man can surprise me after 30 odd books is beyond me, but he still got me laughing out loud on the bus while also making me think hard about the world we live in today...
The Truth sees the return of many an old Ankh-Morpork hero. There's the Watch, with Vimes, Carrot and the rest, there's Gaspode the talking dog, C.M.O.T.Dibbler and Lord Vetinari. But this time they are the supporting cast to a whole new set of heroes. This time mr Pratchett has turned his spyglass towards the mystery that is mass media. As usual he isn't very friendly. Lord Vetinari has lost his mind, tried to murder his assistant and escape with a big sack of Ankh-Morpork money! The watch is baffeld and powerful forces are moving to replace the deranged ruler. Thank the Gods we can now read about the Truth in the Ankh-Morpork Times...
How the man can surprise me after 30 odd books is beyond me, but he still got me laughing out loud on the bus while also making me think hard about the world we live in today...
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
THIS IS A PLAY
13 Oct 2006
Format:Paperback
Just wanted to note that this is the stage adaptation, not the novel. The reviews coming up on this page seem to be reviews of the original book, not the play. I'd hate for anyone to buy the wrong version.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
"They say, a lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on."
19 Jun 2006
Format:Paperback
In the true Spirit of Pratchett, "Truth" is both fantasy and life as we know it. Pratchett continually claims the voice of the insane and unlikely, while simultaneously talking sense! He has tremendous skill in weaving fantastic tales, while successfully making a point or two and producing a good laugh in the process. Though Pratchett took some getting used to at first, he has quickly become a favorite with me.
This particular book focuses on the beginnings of Ankha-Morpork's first Newspaper, and how "the truth will make ye Fret" - if you happen to be dishonest and are involved in a conspiracy to overthrow the government, that is! William de Worde is our hero, proving that the pen is truly mightier than the sword.
This particular book focuses on the beginnings of Ankha-Morpork's first Newspaper, and how "the truth will make ye Fret" - if you happen to be dishonest and are involved in a conspiracy to overthrow the government, that is! William de Worde is our hero, proving that the pen is truly mightier than the sword.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Funny as always
24 July 2007
Format:Paperback
This book was very funny, and as usual when I read a Pratchett book, I find myself laughing aloud as I read it.
This particular book is about the creation of the newspaper industry in the fictional Discworld. It reminded me a lot of "Going Postal" (the first book in this series I read) which traced the beginning of the Postal service in Discworld.
Also thrown in is a parody of the Watergate/ Deep Throat story, and some light parodies of Nixon era conservatism and conservative values:
"Apparently he says he's looking forward to a new era in our history and will put Ankh-Morpork back on the path of responsible citizenship, sir....Apparently he wants a return to the values and traditions that made this city great."
"Does he know what those values and traditions were?" said Vimes, aghast.
The photographer for the newspaper is a vampire with a fascination for flash photography. And if you think a vampire is the last person who should be playing with bright lights, perhaps you can see where some of the humor is going.
Also like the other books in the discworld series, Pratchett does a clever job of explaining away potential anachronisms in his sword and sorcery era fantasy world. For example, there are cameras and tape recorders in this novel, but they are all powered by magical imps. (It is kind of similar to the old Flinstones gag of having all the modern appliances performed by dinosaurs.) Some of it boarders on corny, but mostly its good fun.
This particular book is about the creation of the newspaper industry in the fictional Discworld. It reminded me a lot of "Going Postal" (the first book in this series I read) which traced the beginning of the Postal service in Discworld.
Also thrown in is a parody of the Watergate/ Deep Throat story, and some light parodies of Nixon era conservatism and conservative values:
"Apparently he says he's looking forward to a new era in our history and will put Ankh-Morpork back on the path of responsible citizenship, sir....Apparently he wants a return to the values and traditions that made this city great."
"Does he know what those values and traditions were?" said Vimes, aghast.
The photographer for the newspaper is a vampire with a fascination for flash photography. And if you think a vampire is the last person who should be playing with bright lights, perhaps you can see where some of the humor is going.
Also like the other books in the discworld series, Pratchett does a clever job of explaining away potential anachronisms in his sword and sorcery era fantasy world. For example, there are cameras and tape recorders in this novel, but they are all powered by magical imps. (It is kind of similar to the old Flinstones gag of having all the modern appliances performed by dinosaurs.) Some of it boarders on corny, but mostly its good fun.
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