Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

About the book

Aziraphale, a fastidious angel and rare book dealer, and Crowley, a fast-living demon who drives a vintage Bentley, have lived among humanity for six millennia. When the Antichrist is born to trigger the biblical Armageddon, the two supernatural agents realize they prefer their comfortable earthly lifestyles to the impending celestial war. They collaborate to subvert the divine plan, only to discover the infant was misplaced at birth. While the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse gather on motorcycles, the actual Antichrist, an eleven-year-old boy named Adam, grows up in a quiet English village unaware of his destructive heritage.

This story appeals to readers who enjoy satirical fantasy and the deconstruction of religious mythology. Those who appreciate dry British wit see how bureaucracy and human nature might complicate a cosmic battle between ultimate good and evil. The narrative provides a cynical yet affectionate view of the world, suggesting that human choice matters more than predestination. Readers finish the book with a perspective that finds the mundane details of modern life more interesting than the abstract ideals of heaven or hell.

Details

Published

1990

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Language

EN