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halfling_stories's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's a somewhat complex read and at times hard to follow - I leaned on the fan-Wiki a bit to keep characters straight in my head - but definitely worth it.
I think this is the sort of book (as all of Sir Terry' books are) that really benefits from re-reading, and I'm very much looking forward to reading it again!
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
woweewhoa's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Fatphobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Transphobia
ampharos906's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence, Animal death, Death, Murder, and Blood
kit666's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I can only compare it to Small Gods and I prefer this one by a mile! It is way funnier and has female characters! lol
It's not the type of book I usually go for, but I enjoyed it nevertheless and think it can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
streetmuseums's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Vomit
hylian_narwhal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury
breadbummer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Gore, Racism, and Animal death
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- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Transphobia
laedyred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Vomit
chalkletters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Of course, things can’t be that simple: the conflict is well-paced, reminding me a little of The Once and Future Witches, though with a less dramatic emotional punch. Everything that Terry Pratchett sets up pays off, or else seems like fertile ground for future novels to explore. Going Postal’s prose is of the clear, unassuming kind that doesn’t get in the way of enjoying the plot. The only rough part was a portion of dramatic irony, which I have an incredibly low tolerance for.
While it seems necessary to mention social commentary in any Discworld review, it’s not something which jumps out to me as a reviewer. This may be why I find Terry Pratchett’s novels enjoyable but not sparklingly magical. For any readers in a similar position: Going Postal is perfectly enjoyable without engaging with the deeper meaning!
While I’m not sure I’ll ever get around to reading every Discworld novel, I do hope to eventually make the acquaintance of Samuel Vimes and Granny Weatherwax, so this won’t be the last time I read Terry Pratchett.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death and Death