He died in March 2015. 2 - Small Gods: (Discworld Novel 13) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett. While in Ephebe, Brutha's memory aids an Omnian raid through the Labyrinth guarding the Tyrant's palace. While the fighting occurs on the beachhead, Om attempts to physically intervene, but Brutha demands he does not interfere with the actions of humans. Time for a new story. Some enthusiastic sweep of narrative that becomes, overnight, the myth of our times. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [5], The audio codec Ogg Vorbis is named after the character Exquisitor Vorbis in Small Gods. item 3 Small Gods: (Discworld Novel 13) by Terry Pratchett (English) Paperback Book Fre 3 - Small Gods: (Discworld Novel 13) by Terry Pratchett (English) Paperback Book Fre. 'Just because you can't explain it, doesn't mean it's a miracle.' Penguin Books Australia A Penguin Random House Company, The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two, The Master and Margarita (Vintage Classic Russians Series). He wants to prevent a horribly holy war. This page is part of the on-line version of the PQF and contains quotes for the book "Small Gods". Realizing his 'mortality' and how important his believers are to him, Om begins to care about them for the first time. A new story. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Terry Pratchett; Ray Friesen; Formats & editions. 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. AU $26.60. The Great God Om tries to manifest himself once more in the world, as the time of his eighth prophet is nigh. ', ‘Just because you can’t explain it, doesn’t mean it’s a miracle.’. AU $24.83. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. In the gardens of Omnia's capital he addresses the novice Brutha, the only one able to hear his voice. And the Word was: 'Hey, you!' All profits were donated to The Orangutan Foundation. Just the one. Brutha is the Chosen One. Whereas previous books were driven by satire of the fantasy genre and popular culture, Small Gods touches on deeper themes. With the help of Ephebe's Great Library, and the philosophers Didactylos, his nephew, Urn, and Abraxas, Om learns that Brutha is the only one left who believes in him. 1 Aug 2016. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Registered number: 861590 England. Everyone has their own opinion, and indeed their own gods, of every shape and size, and all elbowing for space at the top. Brutha is a simple lad. Bound in cloth with an inset printed paper label. In the beginning was the Word. These cookies do not store any personal information. "[2] Thomas M. Wagner praised it as "an extraordinary novel" on SFreviews.net, and called it a "biting but compassionate satire". Meanwhile, Ephebe has gained the support of several other nations and has sent an army against Omnia, establishing a beachhead near the citadel. Small Gods is the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, published in 1992. Brutha attempts to establish diplomatic contact with the generals of the opposing army. Australian author Jack Heath described the book as "one of the 20th century's finest satires", and added that "the gods are pompous, the worshippers cowed, and the priests violently closed-minded. Fleeing the ensuing struggle by boat, Brutha, Om and a severely injured Vorbis end up lost in the desert. So it’s certainly not helpful for the Great God Om to find himself in the body of a tortoise, a manifestation far below god-like status in anyone’s book. Small Gods is the thirteenth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, published in 1992. In the book's conclusion Brutha becomes the Eighth Prophet, ending the Quisition and reforming the church to be more open-minded and humanist. [3] In 2011, National Public Radio ranked it #57 on its list of 100 best science fiction / fantasy novels. Staff Pick. Om manifests himself within the citadel and attempts to grant Brutha the honour of establishing the Church's new doctrines. The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Small Gods is a standalone novel. He wants to stop the persecution of a philosopher who has dared to suggest that, contrary to the Church’s dogma, the Discworld really does go through space on the back of an enormous turtle. While there, Om manages to unleash his fury, striking other gods and causing a storm that disrupts the battle. It follows Brutha, the slow but well-meaning Chosen One of the Great God Om, on a mission to prevent a holy war between the rigid theocracy of Omnia and its laid-back philosophical neighbor, Ephebe. Anton Lesser was the narrator.[8]. In such a competitive environment, it's certainly not helpful to be reduced to appearing in the form of a tortoise, a manifestation far below god-like status in anyone's book. In such a competitive environment, shape and size can be pretty crucial to make one’s presence felt. Free postage. In the process, it satirises religious institutions, people, and practices, and the role of religion in political life. Black & white title-page illustration and 7 colour illustrations . ‘Just because you can’t explain it, doesn’t mean it’s a miracle.’ On the Discworld, religion is a controversial business. 9½˝ x 6¼˝ Belief is Key. Small Gods is the first book in the Discworld series with a noticeably changed style. He’s pretty good at growing melons. All others either just fear the Quisition's wrath or go along with the church out of habit. And his wants are few. He lives with his wife and child in California, dispensing justice and mostly accurate baking advice. In such instances, you need an acolyte, and fast. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The last moments of the book see Brutha's death a hundred years to the day after Om's return to power and his journey across the ethereal desert towards judgement, accompanied by the spirit of Vorbis, whom Brutha found still in the desert and upon whom he took pity. Trekking home to Omnia, they encounter ruined temples as well as the small gods who are faint ghost-like beings yearning to be believed in to become powerful.

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