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abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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I had a wonderful time listening to this. I can understand why several people enjoyed it and why it's a classic.
I had a wonderful time listening to this. I can understand why several people enjoyed it and why it's a classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and Racism
Minor: Fatphobia
eldritch_horror's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Homophobia, and Violence
24carrotgay's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
this book is a jumble of puzzle pieces at the beginning that become a full, satisfying picture at the end. i really enjoyed it, particularly the last half! i gave this book 4 stars rather than 5 because (1) it took me a bit to get into it and (2) there are several lines and jokes that reeeaaally didn’t age well. overall though, it was delightful! i’m very excited to watch the show!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Torture, Racism, and Rape
gologel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I wanted to watch the series, but decided to read the original material first. Maybe that's where I went wrong: I started this book with some expectations.
For example, the chemistry between Crowley and Aziraphale. It is there, but not as prevalent as I had hoped for. Overall, I hoped for much more appearences than they both had. The other characters weren't per se uninteresting or boring, but compared to a demon and an angel they almost always lose out.
The writing style itself is fine, there are some really funny moments, the end revelation is somewhat sweetly philosophical, but I can't help to find it rather underwhelming for the fantastic basic idea of the book.
For example, the chemistry between Crowley and Aziraphale. It is there, but not as prevalent as I had hoped for. Overall, I hoped for much more appearences than they both had. The other characters weren't per se uninteresting or boring, but compared to a demon and an angel they almost always lose out.
The writing style itself is fine, there are some really funny moments, the end revelation is somewhat sweetly philosophical, but I can't help to find it rather underwhelming for the fantastic basic idea of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War, and Sexism
s_green217's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Violence
Moderate: Gore
the_reading_wren's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Ridiculous in the best way! The story is clever and hilarious and overall surprisingly heartwarming. The BBC radio dramatisation is brilliant.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Pandemic/Epidemic, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and War
bek_p87's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was unlike anything I'd ever read before. I very much enjoyed it - so clever and funny, and the perfect amount of gentle mockery of Christianity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Xenophobia, Gun violence, and Homophobia
linblythe_pub22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, War, and Gun violence
justamy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy, Gun violence, Sexual content, Cursing, Fatphobia, War, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Ableism, and Violence
latida94's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
At least one of the things at it's core is just being human. That's what the book is about. They're all human. Even Crowley and Aziraphale. I adore the notion that if you spend enough time amongst human beings you become a bit human yourself. And that it's not necessarily a bad thing. Worth preserving the world over, even.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence