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Neil Gaiman, Terry PratchettA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
512
Novel • Fiction
England • 20th century
2015
Adult
15+ years
830L
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is a satirical imagining of the Biblical apocalypse featuring angels, demons, humans, and the hosts of Heaven and Hell. Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, inadvertently become guardians of the misplaced Antichrist, Adam Young, trying to stop Armageddon. Alongside varied characters, they navigate prophecies, morality, and friendship to prevent the end of the world.
Humorous
Fantastical
Playful
Suspenseful
Bittersweet
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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is celebrated for its witty satire, clever writing, and unique blend of humor and fantasy. Critics praise the seamless collaboration and engaging characters. However, some find the pacing uneven and the humor occasionally forced. Overall, it is a beloved narrative with a dedicated fanbase.
A reader who enjoys Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett likely appreciates witty, satirical takes on fantasy and apocalypse themes. Fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Gaiman's American Gods will relish the humor, cleverness, and quirky narrative style.
47,777 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
512
Novel • Fiction
England • 20th century
2015
Adult
15+ years
830L
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