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Good Omens is the first audio version I've listened to of a book I've already read in print. It was an interesting experience. Martin Jarvis does an excellent job of performing this insanely funny book. I love the voice he gave to Shadwell, a character who seemed fairly minor when I read the book myself. His comic delivery is perfect for the book.
The only reason I gave the audio version of Good Omens four stars instead of the five I gave the paperback is that I found it more confusing, especiall ...more
The only reason I gave the audio version of Good Omens four stars instead of the five I gave the paperback is that I found it more confusing, especiall ...more
A very fun book and at times, too many jokes, I couldn’t catch them all but was laughing out loud at the ones I did.
Now I can watch the TV show!!
Now I can watch the TV show!!
Jul 11, 2011
Jah H.
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really liked it
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I read this back in 2014, and just watched the mini-series during a week stuck in bed with the flu. Not to sound too much like Aziriphale, but the show was absolutely perfect in every way, and I now I’d like a re-do of both book and show. Adding this the to-be-reread (very soon) pile.
Totally loved this book. While it went off on many unrelated asides and footnotes, those just enhanced my adoration for the experience. Not only was the overall plot engaging, you really get to know so many characters. You even end up liking some of the 'evil' ones.
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Oct 23, 2010
Heather
marked it as to-read
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urban-fantasy
Jul 18, 2013
Mitchell Friedman
marked it as to-read-popular
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