Discworld, #13
Audiobook
English language
Published April 28, 2022 by Transworld.
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 himself as a lowly tortoise, stripped of all divine power, it's clear he's become less important than he realised. In such instances, you need an acolyte, and fast. Enter Brutha, the Chosen One - or at least the only One available. He wants peace, justice and love - but that's hard to achieve in a world where religion means power, and corruption reigns supreme...
Profound and often funny at the same time, it taught me more about beliefs than 18 years of religious education did.
ps.: The Hungarian translation I could get my hands on is pretty good, with only one noticeable translation error.
Difficult reading at times—plodding, slow—but oh so worth it. Lovely work.
A very strong and funny one off. Manages to lampoon various religions effectively but remains understanding of the good purposed faithful.
A second reading, profound and very incisive. Of course I missed a great deal the first time round.
Terry Pratchett takes on organized religion. Good stuff.
