Good Omens

About the book

Aziraphale, a fussy angel and rare book dealer, and Crowley, a fast-living demon who drives a vintage Bentley, have inhabited Earth since the Garden of Eden. Having grown fond of human comforts like crêpes and expensive wine, they decide to sabotage the approaching Armageddon. The plot centers on the accidental displacement of the Antichrist, who is supposed to be a world-ending force but instead grows up as an ordinary boy in an English village. As the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse gather on motorcycles, the angel and demon race against their respective celestial offices to prevent the final battle between Heaven and Hell.

Readers who enjoy satirical fantasy and British wit find this a sharp take on religious dogma and human nature. It appeals to those who prefer stories where logic and friendship triumph over predetermined destiny. The reader finishes the book with a perspective on how small, human choices and environment shape morality more than inherited nature. It offers a mechanical look at how bureaucratic systems, whether divine or infernal, often fail when confronted with mundane reality and the specific quirks of earthly life.

Details

Published

1990

Language

EN