I never knew the end of the world could be so much fun! The basic plot is that Armageddon (the...more

I never knew the end of the world could be so much fun! The basic plot is that Armageddon (the ultimate and final showdown between good and evil) is coming and an angel and a demon decide to team up and try to prevent it b/c if evil wins there'll be Hell to pay and if good wins it'll get really boring (in their opinions). And that's all that's basic about it! This is a truly entertaining journey through the imaginations of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. I've been a fan of Gaiman for a while, and I know I need to read (and will probably greatly enjoy) Pratchett, I just hadn't gotten around to it before, but I will definitely be making it more of a priority now. The only thing that really bothers me about this book is the thought of how much of the humor I just didn't get. There are just so many religious, literary, pop culture, etc. references that I'm sure I missed many; and not being British probably didn't help me any! However, there is plenty here for everyone with even the slightest sense of humor to enjoy. And for such a hilarious, fun book there's also quite a bit that will make you pause and reflect on your own beliefs. But that's certainly not necessary if all you want is a fun ride... Pratchett and Gaiman definitely deliver that!   hide

One of the funniest, irreverant, greatest books I've ever read.

It's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Dogma. This story of the last week on earth before the...more

It's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Dogma. This story of the last week on earth before the final battle between good and evil is hilarious. I gave it only 3 stars because I think there is just 1 too many chapters. I think it would have been better had it ended on Saturday, but because there are 7 days in the week, I guess it had to end on Sunday. If you're looking for some light reading and a good chuckle check it out.   hide

An amazing book by Gaiman and Pratchett. Hilariously wonderful. [We hear the world will end on a...more

An amazing book by Gaiman and Pratchett. Hilariously wonderful. [We hear the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner. Unfortunately, Sister Mary Loquacious of the Chattering Order has misplaced th Antichrist. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ride motorcycles. And the representatives from Heaven and Hell have decided they actually LIKE the human race.] With a blurb like that you can't go wrong. Have a nice doomsday!   hide

What? You mean you really need me to review this for you? Are you kidding? You mean you haven't...more

What? You mean you really need me to review this for you? Are you kidding? You mean you haven't read it already? Jesus, what is the world coming to? *sigh* Okay.... When you read Pratchett and then you read Gaiman in short succession like I did, there's only one thing to do next. Like chocolate and peanut butter, steak and eggs, and Hiro and Ando, when you put two great things together, you get something that's even better. This book is about the End of the World. It begins with a birth, that of the Adversary, Destroyer of Kings, Angel of the Bottomless Pit, Great Beast that is called Dragon, Prince of This World, Father of Lies, Spawn of Satan and Lord of Darkness. Also known as Adam Young. With his birth, the inexorable wheels of Revelation begin to turn, the Horsemen start their long ride, and two immortals - a demon named Crowley and an angel named Aziraphael - find themselves in the unenviable position of having to make sure everything works out the way their respective sides want. Rivers of blood, skies of fire and the scything clean of all the life in the world. Crowley and Aziraphael, for their parts, really don't want the world to end. They've been walking it since it was created about 6,000 years ago, and found that they quite like it, all its flaws and features. And despite their innate loyalty to their masters, they'll do their best to try and stop it. Without spoiling anything, it boggles the mind to think of what would have happened if they'd been at all competent. It's an outstanding book, one of my top five of all time. Not only is it roaringly funny, with outstanding characters and witty dialogue, but it has the kind of razor-sharp insight into human nature that can only come from Gaiman and Pratchett. I cannot stress this enough - READ THIS BOOK! NOW! NOW!   hide