New Discworld Book (Slaine' and Ogg's Literary Coloumn)

Slaine mac Roth · Post by **Slaine mac Roth** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 3:48 pm

Here's the cover to Going Postal, Terry Pratchett's new novel which is out next month.

EndlesslyRocking · Post by **EndlesslyRocking** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 3:54 pm

Is that Ogg?

Ogg · Post by **Ogg** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:09 pm

You cant post Discworld stuff here! That's my job!

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:29 pm

Wow... I haven't thought about Discworld in a very long time. I remember reading Mort ages ago, and I never followed up after that. It was a pretty fun read.

Ogg · Post by **Ogg** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:29 am

The Great Ogg wrote:You cant post Discworld stuff here! That's my job!

Now, I quickly typed this at 4 10am this very morning (before work) and suprised even myself with my quick wit and play on words

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One look at my profile and past topics relating to Discworld should tell you who exactly is the Discworld Afficianado here, Thankyou very much Slaine'

. Damn, even my 'Ogg' pseudonym is derived from the books. Can I add a little icing? I met the man last year and informed him that my online name is 'Ridcully Ogg', not only did he sign the book 'To Darren aka Ridcully Ogg...' but he granted permission to use it

. I may even scan the page as proof

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Back to the wit "You cant post Discworld stuff here! That's my job!" I earlier declared. Did you spot the deliberate pun (pun= play on words)? The title is 'Going Postal' and yes I am a postman. Laugh? I nearly started.

Ogg · Post by **Ogg** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:31 am

EndlesslyRocking wrote:Is that Ogg?

Yes, the winged helmeted messanger on the cover certainly bares a resemblance

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Ogg · Post by **Ogg** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 6:06 am

Apologies for the triple post but I simply had to add this update.
My beautiful wife has just arrived home from College with a present for me

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. Ged bless you Ottakers Book Chain.

Slaine mac Roth · Post by **Slaine mac Roth** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:12 am

I've also met the great man himself on two occasions. Hopefully num,ber three will be a week on Saturday when he does a signing at WH Smith's in Nottingham.

For a full list of his current itinery, got to The Shades

Ogg · Post by **Ogg** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:22 am

Damn, no visit to Truro this time

. Slaine' I use http://www.discworldmonthly.co.uk/index.php .

ps: page 102 already

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Ogg · Post by **Ogg** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 11:56 am

Why 'pm' each other Slaine' when we have our own literary thread

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I managed to make 'Going Postal' last for three nights, reading in bursts so as not to spoil the effect of the annual Discworld novel. I'm rereading it as is the norm and must say that it's thoroughly enjoyable mate. Not as dark as the previous 'Night Watch' and 'Monstrous Regiment' but better for it. The added attraction of the 'Postal' theme and my understanding of the in-jokes didnt contribute to my enjoyment though. I heartily recommend the purchase.

Slaine mac Roth · Post by **Slaine mac Roth** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 12:33 pm

I haven't got it yet. Money permitting, I'll be getting it on Saturday when I go to the Nottingham signing

(sorry to rub it in). Its strange to think that, about three years ago, I read an interview where TP said he was going to take a break from the Discworld for a few years.

Slaine mac Roth · Post by **Slaine mac Roth** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:42 am

Finally finished Going Postal last night (took me two days which is about average for a Discworld - can't put the buggers down) and really enjoyed it.

It follows the usual trend for me in which its not 'laugh out loud' funny but raises more chuckles and smiles. The main thing is that, in my opinion, Terry has become a better writer and his books read more like novels that a connected series of comedy sketches.

Now, if only he's write a book about how Lord Vetinari became the Patrician - I think that would be pretty good.