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This was ok, some of the humour seemed a bit dated and it's so very 80's British but the audio version was good enough to listen to whilst doing chores. I think this will need major uodating to be a good TV show now.
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Enh. It took forever (like 3 weeks, forever for me) to get through this book. It came highly recommended, as sharp satire and wickedly funny. And I do like Neil Gaiman, co-author of the book. I was in the mood for something light and funny.
But.
The book reads like an extended screenplay for an hours-long Monty Python sketch, occasionally veering into Benny Hill territory. There's only so much zany drollery one can take, before your eyes cross and you just wish the damn book would end.
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But.
The book reads like an extended screenplay for an hours-long Monty Python sketch, occasionally veering into Benny Hill territory. There's only so much zany drollery one can take, before your eyes cross and you just wish the damn book would end.
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Truly, this is one of the funniest and most bizarre novels I have ever read. CS Lewis meets Monty Python with a bit of PG Wodehouse thrown in for good measure. I loved it and giggled my way through to the very end.
The world is set to end on Saturday. It is written and has been prophesied. The Great Plan will be carried out. Except that a particular demon and angel really aren't that thrilled about the end times coming right now. And neither is the Antichrist.
Hilariously dark (typical Gaiman) and ...more
The world is set to end on Saturday. It is written and has been prophesied. The Great Plan will be carried out. Except that a particular demon and angel really aren't that thrilled about the end times coming right now. And neither is the Antichrist.
Hilariously dark (typical Gaiman) and ...more
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