Brilliant and hilarious! The book spends most of its time with the main characters who, it turns out, has minimal bearing on the plot outcome - which in itself is a bit hilarious, but kinda fits into the wacky nature of the book. It's all part of the Ineffable plan you see.

Also, the best horsemen of the apocalypse is clearly Treading In Dogshit (formerly All Foreigners Especially The French, formerly Things Not Working Properly Even After You’ve Given Them A Good Thumping, never actually No Alcohol Lager, briefly Embarrassing Personal Problems, and finally People Covered in Fish) ( )

I’ve never been a big fan of Gaiman’s work, no matter how often I try. I feel like he has some great story ideas that get lost in his writing. I once started this book nearly 20 years ago and couldn’t get past the opening pages. I’m glad I stuck it out this time because it was a fun tale and Pratchett’s writing helped immensely. ( )

The Apocalypse, as told by Terry Pratchett. What a fun ride. ( )

Fantastic book. Love the writing style of Pratchett and Gaiman. It’s a serious book with a humorous approach. Loved it. ( )

I like Gaiman's style. He has a unique way of personifying objects and his skewed views of celestial beings is just good reading. I can't recall another Pratchett book that I've read so I couldn't say how this fits into his work. I can see why this novel has a cult following. ( )

I watched the series before reading the book just now. So, of course, to me Crowley is David Tennant. Not a bad thing at all. Breathtakingly clever. ( )

5/29/2023 update: finished the unabridged audiobook version for the first time — I still love this book to the end of the world. ( )

I enjoyed this as an audio book. The humor was great! I was rolling over all the bible editions, especially the "bugger all" one! OMG hilarious!

I liked the kids against the world and how the story played out. NOW I can finally watch the series! ( )

Good Omens is good fun! A hilarious look at the idea of Armageddon. ( )

Really enjoyed the audiobook. ( )

Favorite book of all time. ( )

Funny and entertaining. What would happen if the end of the world was scheduled, but a couple of angels didn’t want it to?

A perfect blend of humor and social commentary.

I have read many more of Terry Pratchett’s books than Neil Gaiman’s, and of the ones I’ve read, I liked and enjoyed the Pratchett books more. This is a relatively seamless collaboration with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and a wide range of supernatural and human characters, along with several who seem to be a bit of both. ( )

I'm so excited that I actually read this book. It was so outlandish and I wasn't prepared for 90% of this book. I knew nothing when going into this book and I'm so glad about that. I think my favorite character was, of course, Crowley. He was insane and I loved it. Also, his car is amazing, like come on I want that car so bad. Also, there's a hellhound named Dog... I don't need anything more. ( )

I'm loving this. They are so wry and the plot twists are wonderful.

Later: finished! That was a very fun (if contemplative too!) romp. ( )

I nice twist. It kind of slows down toward the end but there are some funny bits. ( )

In a Nutshell: Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett – such a writing pair-up ought to deliver, right? Brilliant, humorous, original, thought-provoking, and memorable.

Story Synopsis:

As per a prophecy written by Agnes Nutter, a 17th century witch, the world is due to end next Saturday. Two people, or rather, two beings – one ethereal and one occult – aren’t happy about this. Aziraphale the angel and Crowley the demon have lived in Earth since ages, and have grown fond of it and its quirky denizens, despite their flaws. They are ready to go against their superiors and stop the upcoming Armageddon. However, with the Antichrist, the Them and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse already stirring things up, and the planet’s last two witch-finders getting ready for a fight, the going is quite complicated. Add to this some weird planetary shifts and zoological incidents, and you will begin to wonder if there are any good omens in the book.
The story comes to us from the third person limited perspective of several characters.

The book has been reviewed thousands of times and many might have watched the show as well. So I don’t have much new to add. This is my *little* review.

Bookish Yays:
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Hysterical, with so much heart ( )

Hilarity ensues. ( )

Very funny - the comment from the girl to the angel will stay with me. However, they could have been even more creative, and why did they leave out the confrontation between Satan and his son? It was made for the hero to put a pin in him. ( )

One of my absolute favorites. ( )

Ocassionally meanders and some parts are better than others, but overall a very entertaining read! ( )

Listened to this one via Audible. Highly entertaining, and absolutely laugh out loud funny. Am waiting a smidge and want to read or listen to it again. This one is definitely on my must re-read list. ( )

DNF @ 55%. I know this is supposed to be one of "the funniest books ever", and there were moments that did make me smile, but weren't outrageously funny. Mostly I'm afraid I found it a bit tedious and boring. I can feel myself slipping into a slump because of it, so... Sorry! On to the next. I will probably check out the miniseries eventually - I do love David Tennant. ( )

This was probably well liked 20 years ago. It is a cross between "a hitchhikers guide to the universe" and a Monty python sketch with a bit of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring thrown in for good measure. ( )