Small Gods

Style and Technique

«Small Gods» is a fantasy novel written with Terry Pratchett's characteristic humor and satire, reflecting his views on religion, faith, and the church. The book is rich with irony and paradoxes, through which the author critiques blind faith and dogmatism, emphasizing the importance of personal spiritual experience and critical thinking. Pratchett masterfully uses imagery and symbols to convey complex ideas in an accessible way. The narrative structure is dynamic, unfolding in a fictional world on a flat Earth that floats through space on the backs of four elephants standing on the shell of a giant turtle. The language of the work is rich and expressive, featuring wordplay, allegories, and stylistic experiments, making it distinctive and special.