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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
Amusing, thoughtful and poignant. The subject of religion and how people percieve it both within and without is always a timeless topic. Prachett does it with amusement, as he approaches many things, and it works, as the reality is often more absurd than most fantasy can think up. What I appreciate is that he still does it with respect and notes that there is a certain spiritual element to human beings that requires them to beleive in something, whatever that may be. What is truly awful and unnatural is that so many people get so caught up into those beliefs they forget to care about one another, or worse, learn to enjoy hurting others.
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
funny
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, War
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
medium-paced
*** Part of my journey to re-read all Discworld novels in order ***
My favorite standalone Discworld novel, tackling religion, belief, and power systems with typical satiric sharpness and compassion. Pratchett was at his best when holding a mirror up to systems of power—and Small Gods is one of the clearest, fiercest examples of that. I love the transformation of the big/small god Om, and while some parts of the story are predictable, seeing it all unfold through Brutha’s unworldly eyes keeps the tension.
And just when I thought Small Gods couldn't get any better, Andy Serkis narrated the audiobook! I definitely recommend the audio version over the book.
My favorite standalone Discworld novel, tackling religion, belief, and power systems with typical satiric sharpness and compassion. Pratchett was at his best when holding a mirror up to systems of power—and Small Gods is one of the clearest, fiercest examples of that. I love the transformation of the big/small god Om, and while some parts of the story are predictable, seeing it all unfold through Brutha’s unworldly eyes keeps the tension.
And just when I thought Small Gods couldn't get any better, Andy Serkis narrated the audiobook! I definitely recommend the audio version over the book.
It was my first Terry Pratchett book.
It's interesting and invite you to think about the world, especially beliefs and war for this one.
But the story wasn't calling me. I could see the value of the book, but I wasn't engaged with the story and the characters.
It's interesting and invite you to think about the world, especially beliefs and war for this one.
But the story wasn't calling me. I could see the value of the book, but I wasn't engaged with the story and the characters.
This definitely felt longer than it necessarily needed to be, but I did like Brutha and the ending was wrapped up nicely, plus we had some nice discussions around religion (and philosophy) added in there.