Author:Terry Pratchett,Ray Friesen
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
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'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 . . .
A hilarious collection
—— MashableWill certainly help you, should you perhaps decide to indulge in a spot of “self-gifting” in this instance, survive Christmas with your more crazed relatives
—— Rachel Cooke , ObserverFantastic, hilarious, emotional
—— MayalandYou may have to push this book away for fear you'll hurt yourself laughing, but its wisdom and humanity – no hyperbole here – are too magnetic to keep at bay for long
—— Mary Pols , People MagazineHonest, poignant and ridiculously silly in all the best ways and I'm better for having read it. Plus, doggies!
—— Jenny Lawson, The BloggessOne of the funniest sites on the Internet
—— salon.comHilarious and poignant and brilliantly illustrated. Check it out. The whole blog is inspired.”
—— Daily Dish“Once I started reading Hyperbole and a Half, I found myself unable to stop—except to laugh uproariously.
—— boingboing.com“Here’s a rough analogy: David Sedaris sets out to write a graphic memoir, but decides to use the MS Paint application on his computer rather than hire an artist. . . . [Brosh’s] naïve art plays brilliantly against dark comic themes.”
—— True/SlantOne of 2013’s biggest publishing successes … Quirky and captivating
—— ObserverVery funny, occasionally incredibly insightful (when [Brosh] chooses to be in that mood), and a brilliant dip-in-and-dip-out-of book
—— Stuck in a BookBrosh's naive but surprisingly affecting illustrations have gained her blog, Hyperbole and a Half, a cult following... I defy anyone who has suffered from depression not to cry at her stark account of suffering from the illness
—— Sharon Wheeler , Times Higher EducationHilarious… I love the intersection of things that are as dark as they can be and as funny
—— Elizabeth McCracken , Boston Globe SundayIt’s impossible not to warm to cartoonist and blogger Allie. If she doesn’t get to you with her funny childhood anecdotes (eating an entire birthday cake) then her honest reflections on depression will
—— GraziaBrosh fills her comics with heart, boldly tackling subjects as different as dog-ownership and depression
—— Guardian, *Top 10 Funny Comic Books*Wonderful graphic novel.
—— Arifa Akbar , IndependentThe storyline is exciting and well thought out to give a wide overview of the suffrage movement. I was very pleasantly surprised.
—— Lattice , GuardianA seamless blend of historical fact and fiction ... The illustrations are full of energy and expression.
—— Jacqui Agate , Independent
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