For #DiscworldReads here are some gems I spotted in Small Gods - first up just in writing I love the set up for later
The way zinnia is described joking and yet hero boy is very effective
These short paragraphs tell you all about Vorbis but also how easy it is for some people to get into being evil and doing terrible things which Vorbis exploits
An examination of belief that the novel focuses on
Both Om and Brutus slowly changing world views
Diplomatic language highlights Omnia’s evil
Pratchett’s people like Vorbis are villains because their sureness about the world is what makes them do whatever they like
Belief versus humanity
I love the way the story examines how belief needs to be termpered but is also key to being human
Finishing off on two key messages for religious and atheists life isn’t a game and remember forgiveness and being true to who you are
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