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4.50/5.00

This is one of the most creative books I have come across. With its numerous quotable lines, beautiful and highly efficient prose, and yes some good humor, small gods is an excellent read. It is also my first entry into Discworld.


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Story/Plot
I cannot imagine a creative, inventive story as this one. The idea of a story of a god having a redemption arc and learning to be a better god is endlessly fascinating. The ending where a sort of Magna Carta is created with a God, not a King is just brilliant.

Worldbuilding/Magic System
This is an easy one. The concept of the discworld, the astronomy, the powers of gods and small gods.. so many great examples. I will say that the focus of this book is not Worldbuilding, but the satire, the social commentary and messaging and the story. But small gods did a fantastic job of what it needed to do.

Character Dev
I just loved the Om character, just loved him. He is funny AF. I didn't quite resonate with Brutha as much as I did with Om, but I appreciated him and the wonderful representation of an Autistic character, and he goes through a brilliant story arc.

Dialogue/Prose
Efficient, amazing, quotable, witty, humorous! no need to explain. Here is my fav line -> “like an atheist in a thunderstorm” lol.

Emotional Impact
I enjoyed the book, I did. I read through the second half in one sitting and it was a page turner. But, I was hoping for more humor that what I got, and I think this genre is not my most favorite.. but certainly enjoyable.