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This publisher's first novel is a gay, demented eschatological farce in which the Antichrist doesn't really have his heart in it. Eleven years before the end of the world foretold by accurate but obscure Agnes Nutter's prophecies, Sister Mary Loquacious - the Satanist charged with switching the infant Antichrist with another infant - flubs the job when a third infant is introduced into the scenario, and the Lord of Darkness gets shunted aside in favor of Adam Young, who grows into boyhood with an uncomfortable sense of mission. Awaited with fear by angelic Aziraphale and demonic Crowley - friendly rivals who don't want their worldly tug-of-war to end - with zealous hatred by Witchfinder Sgt. Shadwell and harlot-masseuse-medium Madame Tracy, and with ecstatic anticipation by latter-day Nutterite Anathema Device and Newton Pulsifer, who bounces from Shadwell's employ into Anathema's bed, the apocalypse looms - dripping with throwaway allusions, giggly footnotes, and broad swipes at the decline of the West. It's the ultimate Saturday night bummer, fueled by a miraculous thousand-ton theft of nuclear fuel and the determination of Adam's gang Them to follow the trail of the Four Bikers of the Apocalypse. Hilariously naughty, and just what you'd expect from a collaboration between comics-veteran Gaiman and fantasist Pratchett (Strata, 1981; The Light Fantastic, 1983).Read full review
The representatives of the powers of good and evil on earth are having lunch again next Wednesday. Crowley (the demon) and Aziraphale (the angel) know that something gone wrong with the present Antichrist. But, hey, there's always tomorrow to fix it, and no one wants to alert the higher powers on either side. Until the Four Horsemen ride out, and they're left trying to stop the Apocalypse. Meanwhile, Adam (as the Antichrist is known to his family) is growing up a normal kids who loves his home, parents, and dog..in short, a very nice kid. Buy this one to see who, if anyone, triumphs in the end!
This is an absolutely wonderful romp through the apocalypse! With and Angel and Demon teaming up to try to keep the world from ending, it has the best of Terry Pratchett's comedic style and Neil Gaiman's wonderful character and world building. One of by absolute Neal Gaiman's works!
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This is the best book a person can read! I love it!
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A book that evokes laughter while taking a deep dive into metaphysical questions, all while entertaining with delightful characters and heartwarming friendships.
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