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Good Omens

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Martin Jarvis
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Ratings
Book
536
Narrator
75
Release Date
November 10, 2009
Duration
12 hours 33 minutes
Summary
Winner of the Audiophile Magazine Earphones Award.

The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, now an original series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.

'Good Omens . . . is something like what would have happened if Thomas Pynchon, Tom Robbins and Don DeLillo had collaborated. Lots of literary inventiveness in the plotting and chunks of very good writing and characterization. It’s a wow. It would make one hell of a movie. Or a heavenly one. Take your pick.'—Washington Post

According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.

So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon—both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.

And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist . . .
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2019

Another amazing story by Gaiman. The narrator brings life to the characters.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2019

a great story...engulfing and enticing

Profile Avatar Robin H. Apr 2019

Great book and the gentleman who read it did a great job with the voices. Really enjoyed this audiobook.

Profile Avatar Becca E Apr 2018

Beautiful! This book walks a very careful line between sassy and sweet.

Profile Avatar Hillary N Jan 2018

I have tried to listen to Terry pratchett before and didn't enjoy it very much, I did understand more of what was happen in this book ,but still think this style of book is not for me.

Profile Avatar Charles C Aug 2017

Enjoyable story. The person reading was fantastic. The characters really came to life.

Profile Avatar Bonnie Church Jan 2016

Wonderful book! I would highly recommend this book!

Profile Avatar Nov 2012

This is a great book if you are looking for a comedy!

Profile Avatar Eric E. Sep 2023

The book is just fun. The narration was superb. If you enjoy this genre this is a must listen.

Profile Avatar DanLadd Mar 2023

I really loved this story. I love Gaiman's work in general, but this one stands out for me as being one of the most fun. It's genuinely funny, and clever.

Profile Avatar Teresa S. Nov 2022

I listened to this on my 900-mile road trip to see family. Then one week later listened to it again on my return drive. So many passages I rewound over and over to laugh at them multiple times and marvel at the clever writing. Such rich, beloved characters from the most humble to the most evil. The narrator brought the characters alive with such skill...I'm in love with each of them. I can hear their voices in my mind still. Splendid!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

Loved this story. So creative and hopeful!

Profile Avatar Dana K. May 2020

Hilarious and an all around good time!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

On the Book:: Good Omens tries to be a witty satire of life, of religion, and, especially, of Britain; yet, it is subpar on all three fronts. A better satire of life: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. A better satire of religion: His Dark Materials trilogy. A better satire of Britain: Monty Python. The book shows how hard it's trying to be funny, falling into consistent patterns of (attempted) comedic punches. In line with the satire, but appropriate given the book's lackluster delivery of anything valuable besides a few charming sentences, there are no consequences to the story and so nothing is missed by not reading it. On the Narration:: The inflections and pacing were very well maintained, but the narration would have done well to have more distinct voices. There are several which are very well delivered and distinct in their own right, but some differences are significantly too subtle. While Martin Jarvis's strengths then may not be in the characters, he shines as narrator.

Profile Avatar Julie B. Jan 2020

Funny. I enjoyed this book.

Profile Avatar John D. Apr 2019

Talk about random and can’t make up its mind on telling a coherent tale. Story is all over the place, and constantly inserts inane and completely uninteresting side notes and frequently devolves into what they think are funny sudo facts thrown in, but are in fact, a complete waste of time, totally unfunny, and have nothing to add to the story. Good authors, big miss.

Good Omens

Good Omens

Author: Terry Pratchett
Read by: Martin Jarvis
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