Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

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Religion is a controversial business in the Discworld. Everyone has their own opinion, and indeed their own gods. And it's certainly not helpful to be reduced to be appearing in the form of a tortoise, a manifestation far below god-like status. In such instances, you need an acolyte, and fast. Preferably one who won't ask too many questions...

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Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

Just because you can't explain it, doesn't mean it's a miracle.' Religion is a controversial business in the Discworld. Everyone has their own opinion, and indeed their own gods. Who come in all shapes and sizes. In such a competitive environment, there is a pressing need to make one's presence felt. And it's certainly not remotely helpful to be reduced to be appearing in the form of a tortoise, a manifestation far below god-like status in anyone's book. In such instances, you need an acolyte, and fast. Preferably one who won't ask too many questions...
'Deftly weaves themes of forgiveness, belief and spiritual regeneration...While other writers gnaw at violence, sexuality and rootless despair' - The Times. 'An intriguing satire on institutionalized religion corrupted by power, crackling with one-liners while obliquely suggesting that maybe gods are only as powerful as the beliefs of their followers' - Independent. 'Spectacular inventiveness make the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' - Mail on Sunday
Terry Pratchett is the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he is the author of fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he is the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. Worldwide sales of his books now stand at 70 million, and they have been translated into thirty-seven languages. www.terrypratchett.co.uk.
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ISBN 13 9780552152976
ISBN 10 0552152978
Title Small Gods
Author Terry Pratchett
Series Discworld Novels
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published 2005-08-01
Number of pages 400
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