Making Money Author:Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett This title features M19, F10, and Extras. This play can by played at various simple settings. Lord Vetinari wants to overhaul the banks of Ankh-Morpork so he appoints former con-man Albert Spangler, aka Moist von Lipwig, to the position of Mater of the Royal Mint, attached to a senior post at the Bank of Ankh-Morpork. Then Mrs Lavish, the bank m... more »anager, dies, leaving her dog Mr Fusspot - who also happens to be the majority shareholder - to Moist. Suddenly he finds himself in charge, and his life being threatened by resentful members of the Lavish family. His talent for a swindle soon has customers queuing up, but when the chairman of the bank needs to be taken out for walkies and its chief cashier may or may not be a vampire, making money is not always easy. Praise for Terry Pratchett's novel "Making Money": "As bright and shiny as a newly minted coin; clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud funny". ("The Times").« less
This is one of my favorite books of the Discworld, and an excellent follow-up to 2004's Going Postal. Moist von Lipwig is a lovably despicable character, and you can't help but root for him.
I love how Prachett can make something that we take for granted (newpapers, the postal system, banking, etc.) and use them as a basis for a wonderful and fascinating story. It's especially enjoyable when he brings back fun characters from previous books. The author's talent at creating a book with not only an excellent plot but a sense of humor that does not leave the reader disappointed is why I love reading books by him. I found myself giggling and bursting out in laughter too many times to count.
It's an overall excellent novel that is a must-read for any fan of the series or fantasy in general.
I liked it. Moist von Lipwig was in fine form and seemed to be reconciling himself to being a good guy. It had a few laugh out loud moments and enough organizational and financial jokes for the MBA. Go forth and read.