Small Gods A Discworld Novel
Small Gods A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2025, spans 368 pages and is presented in English. This installment in the Discworld series offers a humorous exploration of organized religion, featuring a narrative where gods of various shapes and sizes compete for followers and influence. The story centers on the great god Om, who unexpectedly finds himself in the form of a tortoise, stripped of his divine powers and relevance.
Readers will encounter Brutha, the unlikely acolyte who aspires to a simple life but is thrust into a complex world where religion intertwines with power and corruption. As Brutha navigates his new role, he grapples with themes of faith, justice, and the challenges of leadership in a society where money often overshadows morality. This edition of Small Gods presents a standalone tale that reflects Pratchett’s signature wit and satirical style, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre of fantasy literature.
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“Pratchett’s Monty Python-like plots are almost impossible to describe. His talent for characterization and dialogue and his pop-culture allusions steal the show.”–Chicago Tribune
No sacred cow is left unskewered in this intriguing installment in Sir Terry Pratchett’s internationally bestselling Discworld series, a divinely funny take on organized religion, petty gods, and the corrupting thirst for power.
Religion is a competitive business in the Discworld. Everyone has their own opinion and their own gods of every shape and size–all fighting for faith, followers, and a place at the top. So when the great god Om accidentally manifests as a lowly tortoise, stripped of all divine power, it’s clear he’s become less important than he realized.
Om needs an acolyte and fast. Enter Brutha, the Chosen One–or at least the only One available. He’s a simple lad whose highest ambition is tending his melon patch–until he hears the voice of a god calling his name. A small god for sure. But bossy as Hell.
Brutha wants peace, justice, and love–but that’s hard to achieve in a world where religion means power, money is worshipped, and corruption reigns supreme. . . .
The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Small Gods is a standalone.
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