Discworld novel audiobook written by terry pratchett. Small gods discworld, book by terry pratchett book cover, description, publication history. Aziraphale and crowley, of heaven and hell respectively, have grown rather fond of the earth. Small gods is available as a book, ebook, audiobook cd and. To be slightly pedantic, small gods wasnt technically my first terry pratchett book. Small gods is the thirteenth of terry pratchett s discworld novels, published in 1992.
Discworld novel, a kindle edition by pratchett, terry. Suffice to say, it was a pleasant first dip to this quirky world. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld. It tells the origin of the god om, and his relations with his. En route, we meet a varied cast of characters, all hoping to rebel against the oppression of omnia, or to kick back and sit.
The main themes of the book are theism, atheism, morality and ethics. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. Small gods terry pratchett cd audio books at the works. Pratchett is the funniest parodist working in the field today, period. Although the blue hawk is aimed specifically at childrenyoung adults and small gods is an adult book, i think both books examine and raise interesting questions about faith and religion and readers who enjoyed one may well enjoy the other. Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by nigel planer. Small gods is one of the single books not connected to a series, that just shines out. If youre just getting started with terry pratchetts delightful discworld series or. The narrator, a regular on the unabridged pratchett circuit is perfectly matched to this work. Society is suddenly overrun by ghosts and poltergeists, while dead rights activist reg shoe finds himself busier than hes ever been and newlydeceased wizard windle poons rises from. Discworld novel discworld novels 01 by pratchett, terry isbn.
Perfect narration for a perfect book small gods should be considered one of the greatest books of all time. Terry pratchett was an english author who is best known for his discworld comic fantasy series. Written by terry pratchett, narrated by nigel planer. Brutha is dubious, however nevertheless swiftly establishes a friendship with creature. Buy small gods terry pratchett cd online from the works. His god has spoken to him, admittedly while currently in the shape of a tortoise. The colour of magic, the first novel in terry pratchett s wildly imaginative discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey. Terry pratchetts discworld books can be gathered into classifications relying upon who the essential characters are. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading small gods. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I tend to think about the classifications as the wizards of the unseen university, the witches of lancre, death, and the city watch. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On the discworld, religion is a controversial business.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by tony robinson. Small gods is the thirteenth of terry pratchetts discworld novels, published in 1992. Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs. Practicing reading out loud in case anyone wants to listen. Jan 01, 2020 terry pratchett audio books swampy parsons. Yet, the focal question in the book, the one that drives the plot forward, is this. A short history of nearly everything by bill bryson 55 stars, small gods by terry pratchett 55 stars, the god delusion by richard dawkins 45 stars. Small gods is an extraordinary novel, a thing of sheer beauty. The corny jokes, screwball plots, and bumbling but lovable characters are still here, but only to service a narrative soaked in significant themes and obsessed with our place in the multiverse. There are many novels set in discworld, and most of them are clever, witty, and rapidfire novels. Small gods audiobook by terry pratchett 9781407032153.
I am a long time fan of terry pratchett s work, and am starting now to get myself a digital collection because my first edition books wont be leaving the shelves they live on. Buy terry pratchett audio cd in audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Small gods is the first book in the discworld series with a noticeably changed style. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed.
A new graphic novel adaptation of terry pratchett s thirteenth discworld novel with artwork by comic book artist ray friesen. Small gods is a novel of discworld where the world is a flat disc, balanced on the backs of four elephants which are standing on the back of a giant turtle. The discworld novels can be read in any order but small gods is a standalone novel. The discworld gods are the fictional deities from terry pratchett s discworld series of fantasy novels. Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. After all, chaos always ensues whenever important public services are withdrawn, and discworld is no exception. Taking after the customs of a religion is not so much the same as putting stock in the power and grandness of a god. En route, we meet a varied cast of characters, all hoping to rebel against the oppression of omnia, or to kick back and sit tight for the cards to fall where they may. A complete introduction to terry pratchetts discworld edmonton. His god has spoken to him, admittedly while currently in the.
Parts of the book do share a similar concept with douglas adams the long dark teatime of the soul specifically that the gods only exist as long as people believe in them. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. In the books conclusion brutha becomes the eighth prophet, ending the quisition and reforming the church to be more openminded. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Small gods, to me, is terry pratchett s first adult book.
Terry pratchett small gods audio book on cassette vgc with case cheapest on ebay. He died after a chest infection, as well as complications from the alzheimers. I am a long time fan of terry pratchetts work, and am starting now to get myself a digital collection because my first edition books wont be leaving the shelves they live on. The blue hawk by peter dickinson souloftherose souloftherose.
He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Terry pratchett is our modern day mark twain, using satire to comment on the state of civlization and also bringing the thinking man or woman a great laugh. Just because you cant explain it, doesnt mean its a miracle. The magical planet of discworld is supported by four massive elephants who stand on the back of the great atuin, a giant turtle swimming slowly through the mysterious interstellar gulf. In terry pratchett s reaper man, death has left discworld but thats not necessarily a good thing. At first it seems a straightforward satire of religion. Listen to small gods discworld novel by terry pratchett available from rakuten kobo. In the process, it satirises religious institutions, people, and practices, and the role of religion in political life. Terry pratchett sadly passed away on march 12th, 2015. 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. In terry pratchetts reaper man, death has left discworld but thats not necessarily a good thing. I thought to myself, this is a lie, but what a fabulous. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Small gods should be considered one of the greatest books of all time. The book has been noted on other pages such as a possible inspiration for the name of mr. Enjoy the magic of the silver screen with this exclusive extract from moving pictures by sir terry pratchett. Terry pratchett audio cd in audio books for sale ebay. Sir terry pratchett was the internationally bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his phenomenally successful discworld series. The audio codec ogg vorbis is named after the character exquisitor vorbis in small gods. Whereas previous books were driven by satire of the fantasy genre and popular culture, small gods touches on deeper themes. Small gods discworld, book by terry pratchett fantastic fiction. His young adult novel, the amazing maurice and his educated rodents, won the carnegie medal, and wheres my cow. The discworld, being a flat disc supported on the backs of four elephants on top of a giant flying turtle, exists in a region of the universe where reality is somewhat less consistent than it appears in our own, more mundane corner of existence. For the most part it stands on its own as a complete story. Pratchett battled alzheimers disease for years after announcing it online in 2007. On the other hand, the oppressive quisition, lead by exquisitor vorbis, has actually triggered a lot grief in omnia that a secret society of revolutionaries has actually developed called the society of.