Good Omens
Written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Narrated by Martin Jarvis
4.5/5
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Season 2 of Good Omens coming soon!
“Reads like the Book of Revelation, rewritten by Monty Python.” — San Francisco Chronicle
The classic novel of angels, demons, and Armageddon from the internationally bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, now a Prime original series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.
So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon—both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.
And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist . . .
Editor's Note
The apocalypse derailed…
Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s collaboration is a cult classic for a reason. It’s an absurdly funny commentary on good vs. evil, nature vs. nurture, and the true nature of free choice. If you’re a fan of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and haven’t read “Good Omens,” you’ll definitely want to pick it up, especially now that an Amazon adaptation starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen has been released.
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling and multi-award winning author and creator of many beloved books, graphic novels, short stories, film, television and theatre for all ages. He is the recipient of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and many Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. Neil has adapted many of his works to television series, including Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) and The Sandman. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. For a lot more about his work, please visit: https://www.neilgaiman.com/
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Reviews for Good Omens
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well, it's that time again... You know, the time when the end of the world is nigh and stuff. Yeah. But this time we have Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's version of it to enjoy, and boy is it an enjoyable, hilarious journey. I loved this book from beginning to end, reading snippets to my husband as I went to make him laugh, too.
Truthfully, I just wanted to read the book before the TV series started, but I simply can't believe why I hadn't picked up this gem before. It's really the best of two legendary authors captured in one book.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nice comfort read. Perhaps I’ll have to update my review on the future, but the ending seems a bit abrupt. That could just be the nature of its themes and purposeful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good to know a Great Ghostwriter, Terry Pratchett Lives on...
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Man, I really don't think I do comedy.
I didn't find this book funny. Most of the characters are annoying. Every section including the horsemen, the Them, and Anathema is dull. There isn't much sense in the physics of anything either. Basically, I blacked out halfway through and couldn't finish. Obviously though, I'm in the minority. (I did enjoy the Crowley/Aziraphale sections though. Should have been the whole book. Oh well.) - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5A humorous tale of an Angel and Devil in partnership to save humanity from the antichrist. I didn't think it was funny. I understand why it has a cult following because the writing is very good. Except for a few clever remarks about modern life, I didn't like it at all. I tried to read the whole thing but I did a lot of skipping to the end, Thank God.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love this book forever and it's fun I love it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was such an enjoyable listen! I played it while driving cross-country and was thoroughly entertained. The narration is pleasing to listen to and the character voices are phenomenal (Crowley sounds very much like DT from the tv series). I didn't feel that Adam's voice matched the character (his friends were all young and somewhat nasally, Adam sounded like a gruff old man), but that would be my only complaint.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very enjoyable. I especially liked the banter between the two principle characters and the narrator’s depiction. Very humorous and much appreciated.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Witty, sharp and such a creative cast of characters. This book is so well narrated! I loved it from start to finish.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastical, thought inspiring! The narrator is a genius in mimicking accents and voices. Great production! Thank you!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a book to keep in your pocket as a talisman against the ordinary and heavy weight of a jaded. To read often as needed.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very witty and entertaining! The authors are clever in their writing and references to different beings and concepts. The narrator was amazing! He did so many voices so well and kept me entertained. I gave this 4 stars because I think this book might be better enjoyed reading than listening on audio- there are so many characters and different story lines at one time I got a tad confused. I’ll definitely be picking it up and reading it in the future.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Funny and satisfying. Neil Gaiman is one of my favorites but this one is not one of my favorites from him, yet I don't mind re-reading this later in the future.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant, hilarious and a moral with a wink! Well done!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Aziraphale and Crowley are in love and you can’t tell me that they aren’t.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is very entertaining and the diffrence between good vs. bad is so clichy but good.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Martin is a great narrator. I had fun listening. Brings me back to the mini series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a treasure each one of these books is :) I've heard a few of them and can't wait to read most of these :) If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on Novel Star, just submit your story to hardy@novelstar.top or joye@novelstar.top
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was an interesting read. To follow several different characters and have them come together in the end for armageddon. The narrator did an excellent job. Often I find audiobooks where the person reading has a flat and dull tone of voice. Martin Jarvis did a good job keeping my attention. He gives each character a distinctive voice so they do not get muddle together.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great book. Just wasn't a fan of some of the voices the narrator did, especially for female characters.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5This book is one very long running sentence. No chapter breaks. Confusing jumps in character dialog. No segues.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The voice was perfect to read the series I couldn’t stop listening. It was so engaging.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I'm reviewing this here even though I listened on a different platform. Book is really fun, hilarious and definitely worth the listen. I think I'd buy a physical copy of this .. and read it several times through over the years. Highly recommend!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love both Terry Pratchett and Neil Gamin. This did not disappoint!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderfully read by Martin Jarvis, entertaining from beginning to end.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellently clever story- as I expect from Gaiman and Pratchett. The narration is also exquisite with characters vibrantly brought to life by a single narrator.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A humorously insightful perspective into the apocalypse. The narrator really enhances the humor and personalities of the characters!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book! Well worth it for a good read. Enjoy!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a lovely and interesting book. The reader did a great job with the characters.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book with colorful characters I've listened to it twice and may do so again.