Good Omens

Name: Good Omens
Brand: Transworld Publishers Ltd
SKU: 9780552159845
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By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

4.26

( 777,562 ratings, 42,468 reviews)

Summary

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is a hilarious and satirical tale of an angel and a demon who team up to prevent the apocalypse. They both enjoy life on Earth and aren't keen on the end of the world, so they must stop the Antichrist, a young boy who is unaware of his destiny. The story is packed with quirky characters, witty dialogue, and a playful take on good and evil.
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You might enjoy this book if you love witty, comedic takes on the apocalypse filled with quirky characters, clever dialogue, and a blend of supernatural and mundane worlds. Fans of nuanced storytelling and dark humour will find it particularly delightful.

Good Omens

You could spend the time left drowning your sorrows, giving away all your possessions in preparation for the rapture, or laughing it off as (hopefully) just another hoax.

Or you could just try to do something about it.

As heard on Radio 4 - the classic dark and hilarious take on mankind's final judgment, from bestselling authors Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Description

Good Omens, written by the brilliant duo Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, is a rollercoaster of a novel that weaves a hilarious and darkly satirical tale about the end of the world. The narrative centres on an angel, Aziraphale, and a demon, Crowley, who have both lived on Earth since the beginning of time and have grown rather fond of life amongst humans. When they learn that the Apocalypse is scheduled for next Saturday, just after tea, they realise they must join forces to prevent it, even if it means defying their respective celestial and infernal superiors.

The prophecies of Agnes Nutter, a somewhat eccentric witch from the 1600s, predict the coming of the Antichrist and the end of days with alarming accuracy. However, through a slight mix-up, the Antichrist child is misplaced into an ordinary English family, blissfully unaware of his true identity and the chaos he is destined to unleash.

As the ominous date draws nearer, unusual phenomena start to unfold, and a host of memorable characters—including the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, an eleven-year-old Antichrist, and a witchfinder named Shadwell—converge in a small English village. With time running out, Crowley and Aziraphale must navigate an increasingly surreal series of events in a desperate bid to save the world they love.

In their signature styles, Pratchett and Gaiman blend wit, fantasy, and farce to explore themes of good and evil, fate, and the absurdities of human nature. The characters are richly imagined, the plot is delightfully unpredictable, and the writing crackles with sharp humour and perceptive insights.

Good Omens is not just a story about the end of the world; it is a celebration of human quirks, foibles, and resilience. It challenges us to question the simplicity of good versus evil, and instead, to embrace the complexities and contradictions within ourselves. Whether you're a fan of fantasy, satire, or simply great storytelling, this novel promises an unforgettable read.

As heard on Radio 4, this modern classic delivers a riotous and thought-provoking take on mankind's final judgement. Prepare yourself for an epic adventure that is as heartwarming as it is hilarious, and discover why Good Omens continues to capture the imaginations of readers around the globe.

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Good Omens is praised for its marvellously inventive and gloriously funny narrative. It is described as wickedly funny and a superbly entertaining collaboration between Pratchett and Gaiman. Readers find it hilariously sinister and thoroughly enjoyable, making it a delightful read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552159845

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 416

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All Books Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Neil Gaiman Sci-Fi & Fantasy Terry Pratchett

About the Author

Terry Pratchett is the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he is the author of fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he is the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. Worldwide sales of his books now stand at 70 million, and they have been translated into thirty-seven languages. www.terrrypratchett.co.uk Neil Gaiman is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novel series SANDMAN and of such novels for children as Coraline and for adults as American Gods. His comics and novels have sold in their tens of millions. Like Terry, his works have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and also like Terry, he is the winner of multipleprizes, including the Carnegie Medal. Unlike Terry, he has never been awarded a knighthood for services to literature, although his mother thinks that sooner or later the Queen will read one of his books and immediately knight him if she likes it, and that to be on the safe side he should leave out the rude words. He does have the Newbery Medal, though. www.neilgaiman.com