I used to go to Sunday school and later on to church (Dutch reformed, pretty laid-back religion really ) because my mother wanted us too, but I never got into it. Want to write the introduction for the next discussion (Jingo)? PM me and let me know if you’d like to – first come first served. It appeals to believers and non-believers and philosophers!

In many ways I think this is Terry’s first Masterpiece. It’s about how Humans take simple belief and subvert it into something much more sinister. It’s Pratchett’s take on the nature of belief and Man’s relationship to gods. It’s a book that demands more than one reading - and I find that every time I read it, I find more to it. Oddly enough, I really didn’t care for it much the first time I read it. This is probably my favourite Discworld book ever. In the beginning was the word and the word was “Psst!” For three years he wandered around until a passing eagle in search of a feast (there’s good eating in one of those) brought him to Brutha the Novice who had enough belief to allow Om to command him. When the Great God Om decided to appear to his followers as a raging bull, it came as a total shock to him that all he managed was a lowly tortoise.

If necessary I will step in and steer it back to the original topic – so no digressions please! Please endeavour to keep the discussion on topic. Please feel free to add to it at any time - especially if you've just read the book. Please note: there is no time limit to this discussion. If you didn’t care for the book, then that in itself is a good topic for discussion. We may be discussing a book that you don’t much care for – don’t be put off joining in the discussion. Sometimes we’ll need to agree to disagree – only Terry knows for sure what he was thinking when he wrote the books and individuals members may have widely different interpretations – so try to keep the discussion friendly. Others may not be as familiar with the book you are referencing, so think before you post. Please feel free to make comparisons to other Discworld books, making sure you identify the book and the passage you are referring to. If you haven’t read the book then read on at your own risk – or, better still, go and read the book and join in the fun.įor those of us that are going to join in the discussion, here are a few guidelines: This thread is for discussing Small Gods in some depth.

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