A review by petermedeiros1988
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Classic Pratchett. A funny and moving meditation on the nature of religion. Doesn't necessarily say anything you haven't heard before, but does it in a very, well, Pratchett way that makes it very readable. A story of a young "novice" would-be priest named Brutha with perfect recall who meets his God...who has been trapped in the body of a turtle. When the evil head priest learns of Brutha's abilities, Brutha gets wrapped up in a battle between his theocratic homeland and a neighboring country, all while the "great god Om," as a turtle, tries to enlist his aid to regain his godly status. Needless to say, Brutha is increasing disillusioned as the story goes on, to hilarious effect. 
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