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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett (2006, Paperback, Reprint)
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Author: Neil Gaiman,Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Harper Torch
Publication Date: 2006-12-01
Series: Discworld Series
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0060853980
ISBN-13: 9780060853983
Product ID: EPID52642248
Description: This goofy apocalyptic fantasy is a collaboration from the author of AMERICAN GODS and the author of the comic Discworld series. The Antichrist has been born, and the End of Days approaches on Earth. Crowley, a demon, and his angel frien...
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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett (2006)Review created: 01/14/07
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
In itself that is enough but for those who want a little more, then all I can say is that this is truly a remarkable book. If fantasy is your thing you will like it, no matter what sort you usually go for. Fans of Pratchett will love it for the wacky humor and off the wall ideas. Gaiman fans will adore the darker twists in the tail and almost tangible word-painting that characterises his work.
The plot may not sound startling original - Armageddon comes to Earth and is humorously foiled (think Matthew Thomas, Robert Rankin etc.) - but the two central characters are works of genius. A demon and an angel who have both 'gone soft' through spending too long on Earth in the the company of humans. (I do wonder if there was a little autobiographical content there with Gaiman's darker writing personified in Crowley and Pratchett's rainbow fantasy in Aziraphael.) This sets up one of the best observations of the human condition that I have seen in any novel, humorous or not, and it is at once engaging, funny, touching and at times so close to the truth that you will be squirming.
Don't get me wrong, the plot line is certainly original, despite the premise, and the gags are perfectly crafted - I was rolling on the floor at the real origins of the M25 (Crowley's finest infernal creation he took over 3000 years perfecting).
Really, I cannot reccommend this highly enough as an intelligent and honestly witty book showing just what two fine writers can do when brought together.
The plot may not sound startling original - Armageddon comes to Earth and is humorously foiled (think Matthew Thomas, Robert Rankin etc.) - but the two central characters are works of genius. A demon and an angel who have both 'gone soft' through spending too long on Earth in the the company of humans. (I do wonder if there was a little autobiographical content there with Gaiman's darker writing personified in Crowley and Pratchett's rainbow fantasy in Aziraphael.) This sets up one of the best observations of the human condition that I have seen in any novel, humorous or not, and it is at once engaging, funny, touching and at times so close to the truth that you will be squirming.
Don't get me wrong, the plot line is certainly original, despite the premise, and the gags are perfectly crafted - I was rolling on the floor at the real origins of the M25 (Crowley's finest infernal creation he took over 3000 years perfecting).
Really, I cannot reccommend this highly enough as an intelligent and honestly witty book showing just what two fine writers can do when brought together.
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This has become a favorite book Classic wit GreatReview created: 08/15/09
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I borrowed this book from a friend at work. I have never really been a fan of the fantasty type books and was skeptical. But,I needed something to read and I had already read "The Anansi Boys", which I loved.
That said, this is the BEST BOOK! Neil Gaiman has earned my devotion with his incredibly intelligent and quirky style. He mixes the dry and understated british humor with his own highly-evolved sense of the absurd. The entire book made me laugh out loud , which is no small feat. I have since read everything I can find of Gaiman's.
Unfortunately, this is the only thing I've read from Terry Pratchet, thereby limiting my opinion of his efforts. If this book is any indication of his body of work, however, I salute him.
I reccommend it to all age groups, all backgrounds. Even the local minister (perhaps especially) would get a chuckle. I had to buy it so that I could read it again and again.
That said, this is the BEST BOOK! Neil Gaiman has earned my devotion with his incredibly intelligent and quirky style. He mixes the dry and understated british humor with his own highly-evolved sense of the absurd. The entire book made me laugh out loud , which is no small feat. I have since read everything I can find of Gaiman's.
Unfortunately, this is the only thing I've read from Terry Pratchet, thereby limiting my opinion of his efforts. If this book is any indication of his body of work, however, I salute him.
I reccommend it to all age groups, all backgrounds. Even the local minister (perhaps especially) would get a chuckle. I had to buy it so that I could read it again and again.
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Good OmensReview created: 12/04/08
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) 1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
this is one of my favorite books and i've been meaning to find a copy for the last couple years. i finally found one here on ebay and ordered it as quickly as possible. the book arrived promptly and is in excellent condition. seller was great to deal with and provided great service. i can't find anything wrong with this product!
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Hilarious Book!
) Having constantly suggested to read this book by a friend, I finally decided to buy it. From the first page to the one I'm at all has been hilarious, ironic, and satiric. This is a great read for those who hold little contempt for christianity and find the apocalypse to be an overly exaggerated fiasco.
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Yay!!0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Product in okay condition, received quickly and for an awesome price. My friend loved it when I gave it to him for Christmas. ^_^
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