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Pratchett Terry - Small Gods A Graphic Novel Adaptation Of The Bestselling Discworld Novel From The Inimitable Sir Terry Pratchett - Hardcover
Pratchett Terry - Small Gods A Graphic Novel Adaptation Of The Bestselling Discworld Novel From The Inimitable Sir Terry Pratchett - Hardcover
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Description: 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
Title: Small Gods A Graphic Novel Adaptation Of The Bestselling Discworld Novel From The Inimitable Sir Terry Pratchett
Author(s): Pratchett Terry, Ray Friesen
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Barcode: 9780857522962
Pages: 128 Pages
Publication Date: 7/1/2016
Category: Graphic Novels
Description: 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
Title: Small Gods A Graphic Novel Adaptation Of The Bestselling Discworld Novel From The Inimitable Sir Terry Pratchett
Author(s): Pratchett Terry, Ray Friesen
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Barcode: 9780857522962
Pages: 128 Pages
Publication Date: 7/1/2016
Category: Graphic Novels
