The thirteenth novel in the Discworld series from New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett.
Lost in the chill deeps of space between the galaxies, it sails on forever, a flat, circular world carried on the back of a giant turtle— Discworld —a land where the unexpected can be expected. Where the strangest things happen to the nicest people. Like Brutha, a simple lad who only wants to … Brutha, a simple lad who only wants to tend his melon patch. Until one day he hears the voice of a god calling his name. A small god, to be sure. But bossy as Hell.
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This was my first foray into the Discworld and I can’t believe I haven’t jumped in before – it’s such a strange, wonderful world to be lost in. I suspect I might have been able to make a bit more sense of the story had I read the previous books in the series, but this book stands well on its own. It’s a wry satire on religion and philosophy that is somehow both full of heart and darkly witty.
don’t know if he got excommuncated for this but it was awesome. If he had written the bible I probably would still be a christian.
What if a god forgot what he was and lost his power? one believer (think brian life of Brain but with Jezus’s moral compas (and Brian’s IQ) helps him…
why an absurd book can make more reasonable and self critical than the bible I will never know.
I loved Small Gods because Pratchett created a world where gods were not all-knowing but were able to live with a human, thus seeing from a lowly status how humans think, live, and how they come by their own spiritual beliefs.
Bruther, a monk in the Omnia religion believed strongly in the god Omnia, until he met him in the body of a turtle. Thus, he comes to a spiritual crisis as the heads of the monastery decided Bruther has to be put to death, only they do not realize Omnia will be the one to have the final say.
Death plays his role and makes his move in this wonderful chess game.
Remember: The Turtle moves.
Funny and entertaining book about god as a turtle.
Can I give a book more than five stars? Is that possible? Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books are simple perfection; funny, wise and always welcome. Each book stands alone, but also continues the long and crazy history of the Discworld and it’s people. That Pratchett is no longer with us is one of the great tragedies of the 21st century. If you’ve never read these books, I envy the treat you have in store. Enjoy!
Why do gods grow and supplant one another? Why do they sometimes fade? Great ‘study’ of possible reasons with a fascinating story laced into it.
Pratchett’s Discworld series is darkly hilarious! I couldn’t put this book down until I finished.
No one does whimsy better than Terry Pratchett.
My first foray into Discworld, and I was immediately hooked! If you like this book you’ll love the whole world Sir Hatchett has created!
One of Pratchett’s best, and that’s really saying something.
This may be my favorite Terry Pratchett book of all time. It really makes you think about religion and what is involved. Don’t read this if you are afraid to examine your own beliefs.
Incredible
A fantastic author. I was so sad when he passed away. He would have so much fun with Trump and co. I recommend all his books they are all a little twisted, and very funny.
Terry Pratchett is great in this Disc World series.
A great standalone Discworld book!
great stand alone discworld novel
I’ve read all of his books. He was a 5 star guy. I am so sad he is gone.
A joy to read like all Disc World books
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels are brilliantly revealing about what we culturally believe and how incredibly ridiculous our beliefs can be. He is simultaneously truthful and compassionate about what humans are capable of.
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels are all part of a greater story but each one can stand on its own. This is one of my favorite.