Good Omens, a book review

I finally read it! This is one that’s been on my tbr forever, and randomly after I moved in with my partner we were going through his books and he had this one. So obviously I ignored my actual tbr and read this!

If you’ve somehow never heard of this book, it follows an angel and a demon who are unlikely friends. And they’re attempting to prevent the end of the world. For purely selfish reasons of course.

This book is so fucking fun. It’s absolutely insane, absolutely stupid, I adore the references, and I’m so glad I read it. It is slightly of its time, with a few references that were “fine” then but we see as inappropriate now. But nothing awful. (and these are altered in the TV adaptation to fit with current views on appropriate statements – in a good way)

Part of me wishes that there was a sequel to the book, but a bigger part of me knows that I don’t want to risk this perfect world in any way! And besides, with the TV show (that I’m actually up to date with? Who am I?) we’re getting more from the world regardless so it’s the best of both worlds!

On CAWPILE I gave: Characters: 10, Atmosphere: 9, Writing: 9: Plot: 8, Intrigue: 9, Logic: 8, and Enjoyment: 10 which gives an average of 9 and a 5* rating!

Unsurprisingly from a book written by two great writers, I really enjoyed this book! British humour at it’s finest and I’m so excited to see where the TV show goes from here.

The Last Book You Read in 2021?

Here’s my December Wrap Up!

Not the biggest number of books but still a fair amount! The books that are facing backwards (scroll to see the second photo) are to represent my audiobooks: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire and To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky Chambers. I loved listening to these while I worked this month and I want to grab myself some physical copies!

I’ve FINALLY read Good Omens (now @cbooksanctum only needs to nag me about watching the show!) and loved it so flipping much. Like dear GOD was it good! And A Song of Wraiths and Ruin? @oliviascatastrophe knew I would love it and she was so right! I’ve already bought the sequel and I’m so excited to read it in 2022!

Of course we have to have some Skulduggery on there, this is an… interesting one (as most of the new season are) so I’m looking forward to hearing the thoughts of the rest of the Dead Famous crew. And I finally finished the amazing Major Labels, a non-fiction about music. So. So. Good.

My very last read of the year? 💙Midnight by Derek Landy💙 (nice and ironic)

Image 1 ID: Three books stood upright on a white shelf. To their left is a small christmas tree. From left to right the books are: Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown, and Midnight by Derek Landy

Image 2 ID: Seven books stood upright on a white shelf. To their left is a small christmas tree. From left to right the books are: Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, two small hardback books turned spine inwards, Major Labels by Kelefa Sanneh, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown, and Midnight by Derek Landy