Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is the comical tale of an angel and a demon who have been living on Earth for quite a while, awaiting the apocalypse. But when the time is nigh, a slight mishap at the birth of the anti-christ sows the seed of change, and the end of the world doesn’t quite go as things were written.
The Cover: The cover on the version I own is a great cover, based on the TV adaptation of the novel. It shows the demon (David Tennant) and the Angel (Michael Sheen) sitting on the world with the biblical apple and serpent sitting in a tree between them. It is a great fit for the title with a good choice of colours and fonts.
The Good Stuff: I enjoyed this more than I expected, it is well written and very amusing. The characters are well created and all have their own goals. It may even take your mind back to reminisce on your childhood days. Having seen the TV adaptation myself, I can say they did a very good job bringing the book to life on the screen.
The Bad Stuff: This isn’t a bad thing for me, but it did feel a little childish, which is fine and suits the story and the characters. I just thought I would mention it as if you are after a serious read, this is not the book for you. But really, the authors’ names should be enough to hint at that. Overall, this is a fun read that will bring a smile to your face and a few giggles along the way. It has interesting characters and will keep you amused to the very end. I’m giving this one a rib tickling 4 out of 5 golden bookmarks.
Allan Walsh writes Fantasy and Horror. If you’re looking for something new to read in these genres, why not check out his books here.