Fans of Sir Terry Pratchett will love this stunning graphic novel adaptation of his bestselling standalone Discworld novel Small Gods. Beautifully brought to life by illustrator Ray Friesen,it takes a close look at religion's institutions,its people,its practices and its role in politics in Pratchett's unique way...'An intriguing satire on institutionalized religion corrupted by power...'- Independent'Deftly weaves themes of forgiveness,belief and spiritual regeneration'- The Times'I loved this book. I wish it could go on and on and on because it was so enjoyable to read. I wish more books are like this one'- Reader review'A modern masterpiece of storytelling and art'- Reader review'An absolute must'- Reader review'So much fun! They really bring the characters to life'- Reader review'You should do things because they're right. Not because gods say so. They might say something different another time.'In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was:'Hey,you!'This is the Discworld,after all,and religion is a controversial business.Everyone has their own opinion,and indeed their own gods,of every shape and size,and all elbowing for space at the top.So when the great god Om accidentally manifests himself as a lowly tortoise,stripped of all divine power,it's clear he's become less important than he realised.In such instances,you need an acolyte,and fast. Enter Brutha,the Chosen One - or at least the only One available. He wants peace,justice and love - but that's hard to achieve in a world where religion means power,and corruption reigns supreme . . .
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780857522962Number of pages: 128Weight: 540 gDimensions: 267 x 167 x 14 mm
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'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
Britain's most beloved creator of comic fantasy fiction,Terry Pratchett was the genius behind the Discworld series,as well as various other seminal story sequences.
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