Fantasy · Satire and dark comedy
Small Gods
In the Discworld country of Omnia, the god Om is stuck in the body of a tortoise because almost nobody truly believes in him. His only believer is Brutha, a novice in a powerful and cruel church.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1992
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 384
- Format
- Book 13 of 41 in Discworld
Read this if you like witty fantasy that pokes at religion, belief and power.
Skip this if you want a serious religious novel or an earnest, non-satirical fantasy.
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Quick answers about Small Gods
- What is Small Gods about?
- In the Discworld country of Omnia, the god Om is stuck in the body of a tortoise because almost nobody truly believes in him. His only believer is Brutha, a novice in a powerful and cruel church.
- Who should read Small Gods?
- Read it if you like witty fantasy that pokes at religion, belief and power. Skip it if you want a serious religious novel or an earnest, non-satirical fantasy.
- How long and how fast is Small Gods?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 384 pages, first published in 1992.
- Does Small Gods have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Torture, Religious extremism.
- Can I borrow Small Gods for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Small Gods; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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