The Truth

Discworld, Book 25

By: Terry Pratchett

Narrated by: Mathew Baynton, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz

Brought to you by Penguin.

The audiobook of The Truth is narrated by Mathew Baynton, star of Ghosts, Yonderland and Horrible Histories. BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually; Pirates of the Caribbean; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) reads the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace; Shaun of the Dead) stars as the voice of Death. Featuring a new theme tune composed by James Hannigan.

'A lie can run round the world before the truth can get its boots on.'

William de Worde has somehow found himself editor of Ankh-Morpork's first newspaper. Well, with a name like that…

Launched into the world of investigative journalism, alongside reporter Sacharissa Cripslock, William soon learns that the news is a risky business. For a start, his colleagues include a band of axe-wielding dwarfs and a recovering vampire with a life-threatening passion for flash photography.

It's a big news week: the most powerful man in the city has been arrested, leaving Ankh-Morpork without a leader. And a dangerous criminal organisation will do anything to control the story...

The Discworld novels can be read in any order but The Truth is a standalone.

The first book in the Discworld series—The Colour of Magic—was published in 1983. Some elements of the Discworld universe may reflect this.

©2000 Terry & Lyn Pratchett (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"An unmitigated delight...very, very funny." (The Times)

Loving having the gaps filled in.

This is the first time I am listening to the Industrial Revolution series and am love of the way it brings a new perspective on Ankh Morpork. It has taken a bit to get used to different narrators as Nigel Planer and Tony Robinson are who I am
Used to but I am enjoying the new crew too.

Voice acting to die for!

I've enjoyed this book since I first read it as a physical book, but the voice acting in this version really elevates it, he really gives it his all, and the voice of Death is *chef's kiss* Recommend even if you've read it before!

Another Discworld Classic

The book has everything you could want in a book. Great characters, compelling story, fantastic narrator and perfectly paced

Wonderful, but not Nigel Planar

This series is wonderful and very welcome. Some readers are better than others, but Peter Serafinowicz, and Bill Nighy are magnificent. But if you begin the amazing and heartwarming experience of listening to Terry Pratchett by hearing Nigel Planar read, there’s nothing quite like it. The humor that’s injected to every sentence is a continuous work of art. All that said, I am so happy for the current series.

One of the greatest fiction classics ever!

Unfortunately, the Stephen Briggs narration is as yet unavailable in America, but nothing can detract from this interesting and exciting work of fiction. with a intriguing plot and good philosophical standpoints, this book provides a hilarious yet thought-provoking read at the same time. following two stories at once, this book presents an interesting contrast between an honest, hardworking man, and vicous, devious criminals. what seems to be a generic story of politics and journalism, is in fact a deeply moral story, full of excitement, emotion, and political intrigue, as a newly established business competes with a corporate rival, while at the same time facing complete destruction, warding off attacks from hired grunts. highly recommended!

Acceptable performance of a great book

The book is very entertaining but that is not news.
The performance is mostly good and at times it is great. Unfortunately, there are also some vocal choices that I personally find distracting. I have a hard time listening to any part that features Vetinari, Drumknott, or Nobby Nobbs.
These voices are not featured often so the overall performance is okay.

Absolutely enchanting work and speaks volumes

Loved it. Narration was great. Terry Pratchett always knows just what to write for the times we live in

now a favorite book

I ended up loving this book even though when it started I was disappointed that it was a one-off, not about one of the main groups of characters. It could be satire written yesterday, it so perfectly describes the Times we live in.

A great one

This is one of the great Pratchett books. The recording performance is first rate. Recommend.

Timing and dialog

The Truth. At least until morning. Pratchetts’ satire never ceases to amuse and entertain. Was listening to a YouTube of this which cut off in the middle of a confrontational scene. Thank goodness I could grab my Audible copy and ….get the truth of it. 🤓