Oh dear....I expected far more from the sequel to Going Postal than this one dimensional effort. The same principal characters plus a number of cameo appearances from some of the regulars, a topical plot that looked strong at first glance, and the superb talent of Pratchett, should have all combined to produce yet another 5 star narrative of the Discworld. Unfortunately this isn't much more than a flimsy re-hash of Going Postal, with no developement of the characters, a stodgy storyline with no depth, and a very predictable ending - even the cynical sideways looks at human nature that make Pratchett's books such a pleasure are missing. Overall the book gives the impression of being hurriedly written to order for rushing off the production line in time for the Chrismas sales rush - a big disappointment.