A review by overduck
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I made the mistake of watching the show before reading the book, and it turns out the tv show is a very faithful retelling of the book...which made the book boring. It's written incredibly well, and the writing style is very funny. I appreciated the occasional witty footnote. Ultimately, though, I didn't love this book for the same reason I prefer season 2 of the show: I pretty much only care about Aziraphale and Crowley, and so much time was dedicated to other characters that I felt like I was left wanting a lot more.
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