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Good Omens

The phenomenal laugh out loud adventure about the end of the world
By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
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Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, is a comedic tale about the unlikely partnership between an angel and a demon who team up to prevent the Apocalypse. As the end of the world approaches, their cosy lives on Earth are threatened, motivating them to intervene and try to locate the misplaced Antichrist. This humorous take on a celestial conflict blends fantasy with wit, questioning fate and divine plans.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of witty, imaginative tales blending fantasy with sharp humour, and enjoy the dynamic collaboration of skilled authors. It offers a comedic take on the apocalypse with endearing characters like an angel and a demon trying to thwart the end of the world, ideal for those who appreciate clever writing and a light-hearted spin on epic themes.

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Good Omens

The hilarious end-of-the-world novel from two of the giants of fantasy fiction, with a cover in the style of Neil Gaiman's novels!

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The irreverent, hilarious, touching and philosophical caper about the end of the world. 'Still makes me laugh 25 years later' Ben Aaronovitch There is a hint of Armageddon in the air. According to the Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (recorded, thankfully, in 1655, before she blew up her entire village and all its inhabitants, who had gathered to watch her burn), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. So the Armies of Good and Evil are massing, the four Bikers of the Apocalypse are revving up their mighty hogs and hitting the road, and the world's last two remaining witchfinders are getting ready to Fight the Good Fight. Atlantis is rising. Frogs are falling. Tempers are flaring, and everything appears to be going to Divine Plan. Except that a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon are not particularly looking forward to the coming Rapture. They've lived amongst Humanity for millennia, and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle. So if Crowley and Aziraphale are going to stop it from happening, they've got to find and kill the Antichrist (which is a shame, really, as he's a nice kid). There's just one glitch: someone seems to have misplaced him. Readers can't get enough of Good Omens: 'This is actually a profound philosophical and theological treatise, exploring good and evil, nature versus nurture, free will, war, pollution, and organised religion . . . The writing is so like Douglas Adams that it could be mistaken for a missing volume of Hitchhiker's' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Good Omens is a hysterically funny book . . . It is also a love letter to humanity and to the power of free will and choice in a world desperate to wrench it away. You should read it' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If I were to pick a setting for a comedy, I'm not sure it would be Armageddon. However, in the talented minds of Pratchett and Gaiman, it's the perfect setting . . . just the right mix of clever, deadpan, sarcasm, innuendo, and self-deprecation' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Has got to be one of the funniest satires I've ever read . . . This book is funny, irreverent, and at times surprisingly insightful' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'No getting around it, it IS funny! . . . The book is loaded with great characters, there's even a cute little dog, The Hound from Hell morphed into a cat chasing mongrel' – Goodreads reviewer.

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Good Omens blends Terry Pratchett's whimsical humour with Neil Gaiman's dark, sharp style, delivering a hilariously entertaining take on the Apocalypse. Critics have praised its wickedly funny approach, highlighting the authors as a perfect team in crafting a superbly amusing narrative. This unique combination of humour and dark elements offers a refreshing perspective on Armageddon.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473214712

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 432

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Neil Gaiman Sci-Fi & Fantasy Terry Pratchett Urban Fantasy

About the Author

Sir Terry Pratchett is a publishing phenomenon. Among his many prizes and citations are the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award, the Carnegie Medal, the BSFA Award, eight honorary doctorates and, of course, a knighthood. In 2012, he won a BAFTA for his documentary on the subject of assisted suicide, 'Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die'. He is the author of fifty bestselling books but is best known for the globally renowned Discworld series. The first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983, and the series is still going strong almost three decades later. Four Discworld novels - Hogfather, Going Postal, The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic - have been adapted for television, with more to follow. His books have sold approximately 85 million copies worldwide (but who's counting?), and been translated into thirty-seven languages. In 2007, Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. He died in 2015.

Neil Gaiman is the internationally bestselling author of the Sandman series of graphic novels, FRAGILE THINGS, ANANSI BOYS, NEVERWHERE, STARDUST and CORALINE. He won the HUGO and NEBULA AWARDs for best novel with AMERICAN GODS. Born in the UK, he now lives in the United States. Follow him on Twitter at @neilhimself

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