“Good Omens” is Good (Really Good)
“And there never was an apple, in Adam’s opinion, that wasn’t worth the trouble you got into for eating.”
I just finished reading Good Omens (co-authored by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett). It was recommended to me by Brandon. What a fantastic book. Clive Barker remarks on the cover, “The Apocalypse has never been funnier.” Mr. Barker, I agree, sir.
The book takes place during the last week on earth — 11 years after the birth of the Antichrist, Adam Young (who incidentally has no idea he is the Antichrist) – as Aziraphale (angel) and Crowley (demon) scramble about with a cast of kooky supporting characters to somehow stop the Apocalypse from happening. Why? Because Aziraphale and Crowley like humanity.
Seriously, I encourage you to read this book. Explaining does not do it justice. The writing is so fantastic and laugh-out-loud funny. This book gets all the stars.
On a side note: I am absolutely certain Kevin Smith must have drawn inspiration from Good Omens when he was writing Dogma.
- David C. Garcia
Katherine Said,
May 23, 2008 @ 6:45 am
This sounds interesting. I remember you talking about it a few weeks ago too.
Olivia Said,
May 24, 2008 @ 5:28 am
This is on my “to be read” shelf. I think that I may now have to bump it up a little sooner. :D