Book · 1990
Good Omens
by Terry Pratchett
An angel and a demon who've grown fond of Earth team up to stop the apocalypse neither of them actually wants.
What does Reddit think of Good Omens?
Good Omens has 713 mentions across seven years, more than half of them (462) on r/suggestmeabook, with r/Fantasy (159) and r/printSF (92) picking up the rest. Reddit's affection for it is genuine but rarely stands alone. One comment (↑192) calls it 'the only co-written book I've read that I loved just as much as both authors' works separately,' rare praise for a collaboration, but most recommendations still use it as connective tissue, not a destination. Ask about Good Omens and the reply pivots to Pratchett's Discworld (↑143) or Gaiman's Neverwhere (↑215) before it's finished. The trend line is worth noting too: mentions ran as high as 140 a year in 2019 and dropped to 33 by 2025, a fade the data doesn't explain but doesn't hide either. What's left is a comedic-apocalypse comfort read that functions as the gateway into two much longer bibliographies.
Community feedback & reader fit
Themes
- · successful two-author collaboration
- · comedic apocalypse
- · gateway to Pratchett's Discworld and Gaiman's other work
- · declining mention volume since 2023
Common praise
- + One comment (↑192) calls it 'the only co-written book I've read that I loved just as much as both authors' works separately,' a rare compliment for a collaboration.
- + It's the default answer when someone wants something 'lighter' than Neverwhere, with one reply (↑215) recommending it as the more comedic next step.
Common criticism
- − Mentions have dropped hard, from 140 in 2019 to just 33 in 2025, a fade the data doesn't explain but the trend is unmistakable.
- − Even Reddit's warmest praise treats it as a gateway more than a destination; recommendations for it routinely pivot straight into 'have you read Discworld' before finishing the thought (↑143).
Who it's for
Start here if Pratchett's Discworld intimidates you at 40-plus books deep; r/suggestmeabook uses Good Omens as the on-ramp constantly (↑143). Fans of Gaiman's darker Neverwhere who want something funnier instead should take the (↑215) recommendation seriously. It rewards readers who like their apocalypse played for laughs, angels and demons bickering like an old married couple. If you're chasing either author's solo peak, treat this as the shared detour, not the destination.
Mentions over time
Top subreddits
Which Reddit comments matter for Good Omens?
Top-upvoted quotes across the subreddits where this book is mentioned. Click through to read the full thread.
“Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Tigana and anything else by GGK Good Omens/Small Gods/any other Pratchett standalone Watership Down by Richard Adams None of this is particular niche. I know that /r/fantasy did a stand-alone novels poll fairly recently, check the sidebar/wiki. Edit: last poll: h…
“Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
“I read The Bear and the Nightingale every winter, blanket and hot beverage are a must. It’s a fantasy set in the wilderness of Russia during winter and explores Russian folklore. Seconding Redwall, it’s extraordinarily cozy. The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale is an easy, satisfying read that I go back…
“Ohh, a good problem to have for certain! I enjoyed "Neverwhere" immensely, and it's a delight, but if you're looking for lighter "Good Omens" is the best (more comedic) next book.
“Good Omens is the only co-written book I've read that I loved just as much as both authors' works separately. So I will have to go for a second Good Omens.
“I see you’ve got Good Omens here -- have you listened to any of Terry Pratchett’s other stuff? The Discworld books are great. Three good ones to start with are Small Gods, [Guards! Guards!](
“Are you looking at original series or book adaptations? Good Omens and The Sandman are great. My Lady Jane is another fun one(romantasy/alternate history). I'd also recommend Castlevania.
“Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett comes to mind...
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Readers also mention
Books that share discussion threads with Good Omens — counted from the comments, not curated.
American Gods
Neil Gaiman
An ex-con drifter is hired as bodyguard to a con man who turns out to be a forgotten god recruiting for a war.
Kings of the Wyld
Nicholas Eames
A retired warrior with a ruined face and a new baby reunites his aging mercenary band for one last impossible job.
Guards! Guards!
Terry Pratchett
A drunk watch captain and his misfit City Watch have to stop a summoned dragon nobody in charge takes seriously.
Small Gods
Terry Pratchett
A god of thunder gets reduced to a bad-tempered tortoise once his church stops believing, leaving one novice monk as his last true worshipper.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Earth gets demolished for a hyperspace bypass minutes after a man's house is demolished for a road, and his best friend turns out to be an alien with a towel.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
A burglar with no interest in adventure gets talked into robbing a dragon by a wizard who never quite explains the plan.
Good Omens — frequently asked
Is Good Omens as good as Terry Pratchett's Discworld books?+
Reddit treats it as a companion rather than a replacement. One comment (↑192) calls it 'the only co-written book I've read that I loved just as much as both authors' works separately,' but recommendations for it (↑143) usually pivot straight into suggesting actual Discworld entries like Small Gods and Guards! Guards! next.
Is Good Omens a good starting point for Neil Gaiman?+
Yes, especially if Neverwhere felt too dark for your taste. One reply (↑215) recommends Good Omens directly as 'the best (more comedic) next book' after Neverwhere, positioning it as Gaiman's lighter register rather than a lesser one, and it shows up alongside The Sandman in other threads too.
Why does Good Omens show up less on Reddit than it used to?+
Mentions have fallen sharply, from 140 in 2019 to 33 in 2025 out of 713 total across seven years. The data doesn't explain why, but the decline is steady rather than a single-year blip, and it hasn't reversed through 2025.
Which subreddit talks about Good Omens the most?+
r/suggestmeabook by a wide margin, with 462 of the 713 total mentions, versus 159 on r/Fantasy and 92 on r/printSF. It functions there mostly as a comedic-fantasy recommendation rather than a text people debate.