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Making Money (Discworld, #36; Moist Von Lipwig, #2)

Terry Pratchett
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Making Money (Discworld, #36; Moist Von Lipwig, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Terry Pratchett

Making Money (Discworld, #36; Moist Von Lipwig, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

394

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Discworld • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

Making Money by Terry Pratchett follows Moist von Lipwig, a former conman who is appointed to oversee Ankh-Morpork's Royal Mint and its decrepit banking system. As he navigates his new role, Moist faces various challenges and uncovers intriguing problems related to the city's currency and banks.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

79,217 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Making Money by Terry Pratchett receives praise for its wit, engaging characters, and clever satire of financial systems. Fans appreciate the return of Moist von Lipwig and the humorous critique of bureaucracy. Some readers, however, find the plot less compelling than earlier Discworld novels, and the humor occasionally forced. Overall, it’s a delightful read for series enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Making Money (Discworld, #36; Moist Von Lipwig, #2)?

Fans of witty, satirical fantasy with a penchant for humorous commentary on societal institutions will relish Terry Pratchett’s Making Money. Similar to Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens, this novel offers a clever blend of irreverence and insight within an imaginative world.

4.5

79,217 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

394

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Discworld • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

780L

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