Making Money (Discworld Novels)

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The Ankh-Morpork Post Office is running like . . . well, not at all like a government office. The mail is delivered promptly; meetings start and end on time; five out of six letters relegated to the Blind Letter Office ultimately wend their way to the correct addresses. Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig, former arch-swindler and confidence man, has exceeded all expectations—including his own. So it's somewhat disconcerting when Lord Vetinari summons Moist to the palace and asks, "Tell me, Mr. Lipwig, would you like to make some real money?"

Vetinari isn't talking about wages, of course. He's referring, rather, to the Royal Mint of Ankh-Morpork, a venerable institution that haas run for centuries on the hereditary employment of the Men of the Sheds and their loyal outworkers, who do make money in their spare time. Unfortunately, it costs more than a penny to make a penny, so the whole process seems somewhat counterintuitive.

Next door, at the Royal Bank, the Glooper, an "analogy machine," has scientifically established that one never has quite as much money at the end of the week as one thinks one should, and the bank's chairman, one elderly Topsy (née Turvy) Lavish, keeps two loaded crossbows at her desk. Oh, and the chief clerk is probably a vampire.

But before Moist has time to fully consider Vetinari's question, fate answers it for him. Now he's not only making money, but enemies too; he's got to spring a prisoner from jail, break into his own bank vault, stop the new manager from licking his face, and, above all, find out where all the gold has gone—otherwise, his life in banking, while very exciting, is going to be really, really short. . . .

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Love This Book.......2007-10-10

This book has a parallel world with a half twist that allows us to see truths about our world. This book, about money, cleared up lots of things for me about money. It was also hilarious.

Another hit from Terry Pratchett.......2007-10-07

I have been reading Terry Pratchett's writings for more than thirty years and he just gets better and better.
In this book we again meet Moist von Lipwig, who did such a bang-up job of restoring order and honor to the Post Office and now is put to the task, at the order of The Patrician, Lord Vetinary, of putting the Royal Mint and the Bank of Ankh-Morpork to rights. A little mystery, a little melodrama, some romance, some supernatural happenings, combine in this novel to create a story that holds the interest from page one to the end.
There are of course some of the Ankh-Morpork "usual suspects" in the cast of characters and there are some subtle hints about the orgins and purposes of many of the new characters but not enough to tip the reader too soon to the eventual reveal.
There is a strong sense that the author truly understands "how things work" and this reviewer would like this book to be required reading for all politicians, most of whom seem to have little knowledge of basic economics.
The story has twists and turns that appear to lead off into dead ends, but each and all ultimately are integral to the eventual success of Moist's scheme (even without his active knowledge or participation) and introduces some new characters, both living and semi-living, that one hopes will appear in later books.
This was a very enjoyable read and anyone who is a fan of fantasy and humor should find is as much fun as it was for me.

zany satirical lampooning of the government bureaucracy.......2007-10-06

Convicted con man Moist von Luwig was punished by being named the Ankh Morpork Postmaster General. To the shock of the stakeholders, he successfully reengineered the Ankh-Morpork Post Office from running like another government agency into an efficient effective customer oriented business. Shockingly mail is delivered on time to the right address at a phenomenal rate of accuracy.

He is so successful his superior Lord Vetinari offers Moist a new position that combines his experience as the head of a government bureaucracy with his money making skills as the head of the Royal Mint. Apparently hereditary and incest employment practices over hundreds of years has led to a situation in which the cost to make the money exceeds the value of the money made. However, if he accepts the position he will have an angry staff made up of inefficient, unproductive and mostly idle workers. However after GOING POSTAL, royally MAKING MONEY seems easy until someone steals the gold from the impenetrable vault of the Royal Bank.

This zany entertaining satirical sequel continues to lampoon the government bureaucracy, the executive branch leadership up to the White House, and Congressional fiefdom rulers. The story line spoofs the efficiency experts who insist on cutting employee waste while demanding more pork for their districts or promulgating the enforcement of the President's Management Agenda except for DOD and Homeland Security. The Royal Bank's Glooper Machine understands the global economy tenet is there is never enough money for the ultra wealthy whose taxes must be zero so that they can trickle down trickles to the working class to pay taxes. Moist is still at his effective best with the con, but his first inclination to make MORE MONEY is not enough as he must investigate who looted the treasury (beyond tax breaks) setting him up to take the fall though he is unsure of which agency.

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Not up to Pratchett's gold standard.......2007-10-05

Making Money, is, alas, a rare disappointment from Terry Pratchett. This new tale lacks the emotional depth, thematic complexity, and satiric bite that are characteristic of such a great majority of Pratchett's books.

It can't be denied that it's still entertaining to watch Pratchett's hero, Moist Von Lipwig, returning for a second go-round after Going Postal, try to improvise his way out of the very tight situations he finds himself falling into after he becomes head of one of Ankh-Morpork's banks. For all his antic and often successful stunts, though, Moist isn't really going anywhere in terms of his sense of self or his journey through life. The only character who does achieve this kind of emotional advancement is Moist's new second-in-command, Mr. Bent, and his tale, while certainly odd, isn't particularly entertaining, memorable, or substantial.

The villain of the piece is not just a pale imitation but actually a pale imitator, an aspiring fan of the Patrician whose mania to make himself into Vetinari is neither entertaining nor threatening. He's just not a credible adversary.

Pratchett's critique of the banking system focuses solely and repeatedly on the absurdity of putting one's trust in gold when the hands, hearts, and engines that drive a city's economy are so much more productive. That's a nice enough idea to examine in a short story, but it doesn't really have enough substance to drive an entire novel (or at least, Pratchett can't give it enough substance).

In short, if you're a long-term Pratchett fan, then, yes, by all means, pick this one up. It's not entirely without its merits. But if you're new to Pratchett, please try one of his better books first. Two outstanding volumes of recent vintage are Pratchett's Wintersmith and Thud!

It's about economics....which is difficult to make interesting........2007-10-04

First, let me say that Pratchett writes funny books; it just depends how funny. This year's foray has some jaw-droppingly entertaining bits involving a dog toy. However, the basic subject matter is also the purview of college economics textbooks. (I kept finding myself thinking, "He's not *really* going to try to explain the gold standard in the context of a satire, is he?")

As a result of the, ahem, 'heavy' subject matter, this is less interesting than some of his other work. It might even be difficult to follow for readers not familiar with specific sophisticated historical and economic topics. All in all, though, it has some, er, 'howlingly' funny parts that will stay with you for days after the fact.

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Typical terrifically funny Pratchett Discworld novel
The con is on [in a good way]
One of the best Pratchett!
Discworld, nice place to visit but...
A Bit Shy

Going Postal
Terry Pratchett
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ASIN: 0060502932
Release Date: 2005-09-27

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Suddenly, condemned arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig found himself with a noose around his neck and dropping through a trapdoor into ... a government job?

By all rights, Moist should be meeting his maker rather than being offered a position as Postmaster by Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork. Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may prove an impossible task, what with literally mountains of decades-old undelivered mail clogging every nook and cranny of the broken-down post office. Worse still, Moist could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, greedy Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical headman. But if the bold and undoable are what's called for, Moist's the man for the job -- to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and specially deliver that invaluable commodity that every being, human or otherwise, requires: hope.

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Typical terrifically funny Pratchett Discworld novel.......2007-09-21

A typically funny Terry Pratchett novel satirizing the Postal Service. The Patrician of Ank-Morpork figures the only way to reform/modernize the postal service is by putting a devout thief/con-man in charge. Great fun.

The con is on [in a good way].......2007-08-27

This book was a pleasure to read: genuinely funny, some insightful social commentary, and the plot kept me guessing.

There are a couple of levels of enjoyment here. As comedic social commentary, there are parodies of capitalism, enlightened despotism, and over-zealous obsessive-compulsive collectors. There are also two con men in top form trying to out-sucker each other -- something I've always had a soft-spot for.

If you're a fan of the Discworld milieu, Going Postal will not disappoint. If you're new to Pratchett, the book is still enjoyable (even if a lot of the jokes won't make as much sense without the continuity context from knowing the setting.)

Highly recommended.

One of the best Pratchett!.......2007-08-18

Such an exceptionally fun, humourous and yet complex tale. A quick read and well worth it.

Discworld, nice place to visit but... .......2007-07-22

My boss at work introduced me to Terry Pratchett and the Discworld series. Most all of the books are enjoyable. All of them are humorous. And on more than one occasion, Pratchett manages to make a striking point with a character in his books.

This was my first introduction to Discworld. After this I borrowed book after book. Two months and a dozen books later, I was a little burnt-out. I still love most of these books, but I'll need some time away.

This book is responsible for getting me into light fantasy. Vetinari is a great character, as is Lip Vig (probably spelled both those wrong). Going Postal is still my favorite of all the Discworld books. Well worth the read.

A Bit Shy.......2007-05-06

Moist von Lipwig is a crock that has been punished by becoming the head postmaster; a real job is something a con never wants. The wit of Terry Pratchett is timeless and funny, but this book as a whole was missing the full package. Moist starts out in trouble and running from the law. He quickly finds his way to the local post office and in a world that holds letters that are older than he is. These undelivered letters begin to talk to him and he feels the pressure to get the post office back up and running. The clacks are a mechanical method for transmitting messages and have taken over for the post. Moist spends him time chatting up the papers and press to try and get the post office back on top.

The characters are lovable and quiet human. The government bureaucracy will ring true regardless of time. The story line however, is not one of Terry's best.

Going Postal: Rage, Murder, and Rebellion: From Reagan¿s Workplaces to Clinton¿s Columbine and Beyond

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good stuff
Former federal employee concurs
Duck!
A Society without God
Amazing!

Going Postal: Rage, Murder, and Rebellion: From Reagan¿s Workplaces to Clinton¿s Columbine and Beyond
Mark Ames
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ASIN: 1932360824

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An eye-opening look at the phenomenon of school and workplace shootings in America, Going Postal explores the rage-murder phenomenon that has plagued — and baffled — America for the last three decades, and offers some provocative answers to the oft-asked question, "Why?" By juxtaposing the historical place of rage in America with the social climate that has existed since the 1980s — when Reaganomics began to widen the gap between executive and average-worker earnings — the author crafts a convincing argument that these schoolyard and office massacres can be seen as modern-day slave rebellions. He presents many fascinating and unexpected cases in detail. Like slave rebellions, these massacres are doomed, gory, sometimes even inadvertently comic, and grossly misunderstood. Taking up where Bowling for Columbine left off, this book seeks to set these murders in their proper context and thereby reveal their meaning.

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good stuff.......2007-08-01

It may not be politically correct or very American, but this book really drives home some of the major problems in American society, well presented and not willing to pull punches, it may be to close to the truth for most americans

Former federal employee concurs.......2007-07-26

Mark Ames must have had some hardened life. He gets it right on the money when he describes the institutional torment that leads to destructive behavior. In the end, when the institution takes everything including truth, compassion and dignity, the rational response is rage, murder and rebellion.

This is a well-researched book, put out by someone who spent a lot of time researching and documenting the pattern. Ames' unlikely connection between slavery and the working man is made convincingly, with slavery occasionally being the more humane of the two.

I left government service recently, after watching three supervisors fall prey to love-hate dependency-based work relationships. All of them eventually succumbed to rage. I spent time speaking with other office employees, both former and current, who lost their emotional balance and faded into oblivion, whether fired or effectively incapacitated. I had to read this book to understand the dynamics behind this less-than-rare phenomenon. Ames' validation is a double-edged sword. What is frightening is the notion that this oppression occurs frequently, but is never documented until someone commits mass murder. Ames notes in his book that rebellion occurs with great infrequency, as the unknown is always more frightening than the known, however unpleasant.

"Going Postal" is a must-read book, although it is less gory than it is reflective. Ames is an excellent historian and consolidator of relationship dynamics. His ability to interview his subjects and pick up on the details -- sometimes even humorous in a macabre way -- makes this a facinating documentary.

Duck!.......2007-07-18

This book gives a frightening insight into the harsh policies of corporate America and the so-called "wackos" who rebel.

A Society without God.......2006-07-07

Contrasting the opinion of a reviewer before me, in his work, Mark Ames very clearly shows the motivations, the reasons of conduct of slaves in the past and pupils and workers today. He impressively shows how everyone, starting at nursery school, is everyone's enemy and how this leads to anger which sometimes is disposed of in the form of a workplace/school shooting, more oftentimes however in imitaging the bahaviour of foremen/teachers/bosses once on is in their position. Blame in America is always cast on the weak, the poor, the helpless. And in the end, the slaves worship their master because he, their tormentor, is what they desire to be. From page 242 of the book: "Why do we need to celebrate, with a kind of malicious pride, our worsening condition? What the hell is wrong with us? Have we lost all of our dignity?"
A mindset, such as the American, which measures everything in terms of material success, popularity and immediate gratification cannot support notions such as solidarity, sympathy or justice. This book is an upright tome on the degeneration of American society in it's last days. Sadly, the book does not portait ways out of the vicious circle of hate, which is the only lack the work has. Buy it, read it and change your life!

Amazing!.......2006-05-05

Going Postal is the most important book of the 21st century. Out of everything I have read about workplace and school shootings, I think Mark Ames finally gets it right. Unfortunately, no mainstream press dared to pick this up, but I think the book will change the minds of anyone who happens to read it. I definately will recommend this book to everyone.

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Wake up call
What the public should know
As a Postal Worker, this book is the tip of the iceberg

Going Postal (Pinnacle True Crime)
Don Lasseter
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ASIN: 0786004398

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Wake up call.......2007-01-10

I purchased this book for two reasons: 1. I was hoping to learn the causes behind the horrors of the Postal service. And from this book I did. 2. I wanted to know if the environment in my workplace was similiar. And although perhaps no as bad there are a lot of similiar situations. It truly saddens me that these government facilities are being so neglectful to the needs of their employees and their environment. I guess that old saying is true "Its only going to bother them or become a concern with them when it affects them." Definitely a good read, especially if you can handle the truth!!!

What the public should know.......2006-02-01

This book becomes relevant again with the recent Postal shootings in California. As a postal worker myself I have witnessed firsthand the mistreatment and abuse of my fellow postal workers at the hands of management. The public should read this book. Maybe then they would understand why the postal clerk behind the counter seems so surly and rude. This book tells it like it is and pulls no punches. I'm sure Postal management would be very unhappy if the public were to read this book. When my friends express surprise that there have been so many of these incidents in Postal facilities, I tell them the only surprise for me is that it hasn't happened more often.

As a Postal Worker, this book is the tip of the iceberg.......1999-05-09

I am a postal worker with over 40 years of listening to and having to put up with the B.S. management deals out daily. Don Lasseters' book is just the tip of the iceberg. I have been taken out of my station on a stretcher twice, and I'm not the only one. I have seen other carriers have heart attacks, undergo Psychotherapy, have major marital problems. This is all due to the stress Postal Workers are put through on a daily basis. Don Lasseter Tells it like it is, the public has no idea of what management puts their charges through. The only thing management, from the Postmaster down to the lowly line supervisors are interested in are the numbers, how much volume is moved each day. Management doesn't care what the consequences are as long as they make their quota, even if it costs someones life. "Going Postal" is a good first step in understanding the behind the scenes of THE UNITED POSTAL SERVICE. I urge you to read this book, it will open your eyes.

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Yes! Finally someone gets it.
You might recognize some of your co-workers here

Going Postal:: The 50 Warning Signs
Scott Milzer
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ASIN: 067977520X
Release Date: 1996-10-29

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Does your boss "cc" all his correspondence to the Angel of Death? Does your secretary show up for a meeting with dynamite strapped to her waist? Does Ralph in accounting have long conversations with nonexistent folks on his speakerphone? Is the coat room packed with AK-47s?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then someone in your office may be on the verge of "going postal." The warning signs of this affliction are unique. To date, fifty symptoms have been documented. There is no cure for this disease at present. The best advice: lay low and hope for the best.

For every worker in a high-stress job, Going Postal is the must-have stocking stuffer of the fall.

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Yes! Finally someone gets it........1998-09-16

This is a must have for all corporate contrarians. I can't stop laughing - half psychotically - at the comics in this book. This is perfect for relieving the stress of any day at the office. You must buy this book.

You might recognize some of your co-workers here.......1997-05-02

If you want to get a few laughs in during your work day (and have a twisted sense of humour), you'll want to get this collection of cartoons.

Some of the drawings are quite disturbing, so this book is ont for the easily offended. However, it is a funny look at those whose jobs are about to drive them insane. ("Going postal" in office slang.)

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Stage adaptation of Terry Pratchett's latest best-selling Discworld novel.

Moist von Lipwig is a con artist, a fraud, and a man faced with a life choice: be hanged, or put Ankh-Morpork's ailing postal service back on its feet. Maybe it'll take a criminal to succeed where honest men have failed, or maybe it's a death sentence either way.

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This is a play........2005-09-09

The reviews for this product don't make it clear that this edition is a STAGE ADAPTATION. Yes, I know it says "adapted for the stage" on the cover, but I didn't notice it when I bought it. I thought it was the novel. The play is FABULOUS! However, if you want to read the whole thing first, purchase the hardcover edition.

4 Titles By Terry Pratchett Discworld Series : The Colour of Magic - The Light Fantastic - Hogfather - Going Postal

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4 Titles By Terry Pratchett Discworld Series : The Colour of Magic - The Light Fantastic - Hogfather - Going Postal
Terry Pratchett
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Going Postal
Jim McGarrah
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ASIN: 1424161487
Release Date: 2007-02-12

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Veteran of a bad war, child of the sixties counterculture, philosopher, family man, and failed spiritual leader for a congregation of two, John Grant struggles to make sense of his existential malaise and survive its strangling hold on his life while working for the United States Postal Service. Grant is a dope-smoking, darker Walter Mitty. His one touchstone with reality, wife Rhonda, leaves him and he must struggle alone with the complicated questions that often arise in a mid-life crisis, surrounded by a cast of characters even stranger than his own post-Vietnam delusions. Contending with peanut-crunching, gun-toting postal clerks, rabid dogs, his best friend's bad acid trip and a postmaster who wants him fired, our hero navigates the streets of a fictitious Indiana town with the same hilarious and lyrical alacrity as the author, poet Jim McGarrah, navigates through the language in this, his first novel.

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Great Stuff!
Full of 'huh?' stories
GOING POSTAL: For those about to crack.
Life getting you down? Read these stories, you're not alone!

Going Postal

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Great Stuff!.......2002-04-23

If you love short stories of the weird and scary sort, this book is for you. Highly recommended!

Full of 'huh?' stories.......2002-02-19

Going Postal was a big letdown. It follows the trend
of most horror anthologies today -- it's chock full of
'huh?' stories. At the end of each story, the reaction
tends to be "Huh? What was *that* about?" The only
blessing is that the stories are mercifully short!

GOING POSTAL: For those about to crack........1999-03-28

Ever feel as though the thin rubber band of your sanity is just about to snap? If so, GOING POSTAL is just what the doctor ordered. This powerful anthology features stories by Bentley Little, Tom Piccirilli, and Robin Lochlann Spriggs, and explores every aspect of the woefully warped human psyche. Reading it might just save you from living it. Then again, it might not. At any rate, GOING POSTAL is one wild ride. Pick up a copy today.

Life getting you down? Read these stories, you're not alone!.......1998-08-28

This is a must anthology of stories about people going or gone over the edge. Some of the biggest names in the horror biz come together to show the reader how close we all are to the abyss. What happens to a boy who has been raised and nurtured by TV his whole life? How about a man living in a world where all decisions have been taken away from him? Or take a ride on a subway where all the passengers aren't happy campers. Story after story is a genuine jewel and surprise. Come on folks, you can't miss this one!!!

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One of the funniest reads ever!
marry me, steve reeves
THE REAL POSTAL SERVICE WAS NOT "EXPOSED" TO THE PUBLIC
Flawed, but more than worth three pints
I'm being generous ...

Going Postal
Stephen Jaramillo
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Steve Reeves, the protagonist of Stephan Jarmaillo's first novel, Going Postal, is living proof that a college degree doesn't get you that far anymore. The first and only member of his family to graduate from college, Steve has risen no higher on the ladder to success than working at a bagel shop, a job he's just lost. Losing a job is, for Steve, demoralizing, even more so since his girlfriend has exited from his life at the same time. What's the unemployed son of a San Diego mailman to do? As the title suggests, Steve bears a grudging admiration for a subset of his father's colleagues, those frustrated and overworked postal workers who finally snap and start shooting; he even starts carrying a gun that his father gave him. But by novel's end Steve has a new girl, a new job, and a measure of contentment that even a Colt .45 can't supply. How he makes it all happen without Going Postal is pure entertainment.

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One of the funniest reads ever!.......2005-11-23

I loved this book, some of the most imaginative and humorous stuff I have ever read. I am shocked so many people are dogging it. Yes, the story does slow up a bit towards the end, but the beginning and middle more than make up for it. And to the nutjob that denounced the book for encouraging workplace violence, get real! It is a story bout a hopeless, intelligent guy, that just cannot seem to find his way in life. It is "Catcher in the Rye," the post-college years.

marry me, steve reeves.......2002-06-25

stephen jaramillo has created a highly realistic main character....he's got depth, he's got feelings...but really, he's just a normal guy. This book was very funny, it's an easy read, and a laid back story...while the ending wasnt that great, pretty quick and abrupt, the book itself is still worth reading.

THE REAL POSTAL SERVICE WAS NOT "EXPOSED" TO THE PUBLIC.......2000-01-05

THIS BOOK HOWEVER FUNNY WITH THE WORKPLACE SHOOTING THAT AFFECT THIS NATION A BOOK THAT DEALS WITH CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES WOULD BE MORE BENEIFICIAL TO AMERICANS IN AND OUT OF THE POST OFFICE. SUCH A BOOK EXISTS ENTITLED: THE "REAL" U.S. POSTAL SERVICE EXPOSED.(ISBN)#0967502004 THIS BOOK DETAILS MALIOUS CONDUCT BY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS THAT OFTEN TIMES "PROVOKE" THIS VIOLENCE.

Flawed, but more than worth three pints.......1999-11-07

Jaramillo's character is well wrought, but the plot is not. Ironically, his depiction of the Bay Area made me homesick.

I'm being generous ..........1999-07-23

You know that old question, what would happen if 6 monkeys typed on 6 typewriters for eternity? Well, now we know. And it sure ain't Shakespeare.

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