In some ways it's odd that it took until the 25th Discworld book for Terry Pratchett to tackle the world of newspapers and journalism, since he was himself a journalist, but the end result is surely worth the wait. It gets off to a somewhat shaky start - the setup of the newspaper being invented feels rushed and a bit contrived, but once the plot kicks in, it's fast-paced, exciting and doesn't let up - more of a thriller with funny bits than some of the more overtly comic novels. The main character of William is not always likeable, but is always engaging. The supporting cast is a delight, even if having two separate characters with distinctive speech mannerisms conveyed in text is somewhat tiring to read. The jokes are great, the plot exciting, and the characters interesting. Yet somehow the whole thing is slightly less than the sum of it's parts, and it winds up being strangely forgettable.