6/28/2023 0 Comments Pratchett small gods‘Deftly weaves themes of forgiveness, belief and spiritual regeneration’ The Times ‘An intriguing satire on institutionalized religion corrupted by power. They might say something different another time.’ ‘You should do things because they’re right. He wants peace, justice and love – but that’s hard to achieve in a world where religion means power, and corruption reigns supreme. Enter Brutha, the Chosen One – or at least the only One available. In such instances, you need an acolyte, and fast. Everyone has their own opinion, and indeed their own gods, of every shape and size, and all elbowing for space at the top. So when the great god Om accidentally manifests himself as a lowly tortoise, stripped of all divine power, it’s clear he’s become less important than he realised. And the Word was: “Hey, you!” This is the Discworld, after all, and religion is a controversial business. ‘Just because you can’t explain it, doesn’t mean it’s a miracle.’
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