A review by chemicalcain
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I found Small Gods to be full of compelling ideas and characters, but I also found it deeply troubling and triggering in parts. This is a book about the evolution of religion and about escaping a cult. The cult in question is a satirical parallel to a particularly violent form of Christianity: it's a monotheistic religion about "the One True God," and the leadership of the movement controls its followers by fear and surveillance. Content warnings will apply for cults, religious intimidation, and holy wars.
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