Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Harper Audio - 2009
Fantasy - Comedy
Audiobook
Narrated by Martin Jarvis
Fantasy - Comedy
Audiobook
Narrated by Martin Jarvis
12 Hours, 32 Minutes
This title will fulfill item #1 - The Backlist on my 20 For 2020 Reading Challenge - you can see the complete challenge by clicking HERE.
Good Omens is a funny and quirky fantasy about the end of times, perfect for fans of angels, demons, great battles between good and evil, and the word ineffable.
The world is scheduled to come to an end next Saturday...but there are a few minor issues. First of all, the Anti-Christ delivered to the world as a baby, was accidentally placed with the wrong family by a satanic nun who - to be honest, was pretty flaky; and how neither side knows where he is. Secondly, the representatives of heaven and hell - an angel named Aziraphale, and a demon named Crowley, who have lived on earth since the dawn of human-kind, have become rather attached to their home on earth are now trying to sabotage the coming apocalypse. Of course all of this had been foretold long ago had anyone bothered to read the book The Nice And Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. Written in 1655. It is the only book of prophecies ever written that is accurate, but the book did not sell. In fact it was only published so that Agnes Nutter could receive her author copy.
The world is scheduled to come to an end next Saturday...but there are a few minor issues. First of all, the Anti-Christ delivered to the world as a baby, was accidentally placed with the wrong family by a satanic nun who - to be honest, was pretty flaky; and how neither side knows where he is. Secondly, the representatives of heaven and hell - an angel named Aziraphale, and a demon named Crowley, who have lived on earth since the dawn of human-kind, have become rather attached to their home on earth are now trying to sabotage the coming apocalypse. Of course all of this had been foretold long ago had anyone bothered to read the book The Nice And Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. Written in 1655. It is the only book of prophecies ever written that is accurate, but the book did not sell. In fact it was only published so that Agnes Nutter could receive her author copy.
This book is not for everybody, but then again, no book is. There is a certain brand of humor here that is kind of an acquired thing, but for those who "get it", it is a fun book. It has certainly positioned itself as a cult-classic and has recently been made into a T.V. series.
Narration was provided by Martin Jarvis, and his performance was...ineffable. His voice was clear and pleasant and he brought life to an array of characters. I really could not imagine this story being narrated by anyone else.
Not my favorite Neil Gaiman book, (Neverwhere is my favorite Neil Gaiman book and one of my all time favorite books overall) but If you like the dry brand of humor on offer, this book is an enjoyable diversion.
Happy Reading,
Christine
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