Good Omens is clever, absurd, and thoughtful. 

I’d describe the narrative style as faux academia — complete with footnotes! It’s clear that Pratchett and Gaiman put a great deal of thought and care into crafting the lore behind each detail in the story.

Reading this book made me feel like I was a part of something special. The reader is privy to the secrets of the universe, and in on the jokes. There are so many clever one-liners throughout the book, I was tempted to write one down off every other page.

The tone switches from ridiculous and funny to profoundly wise in the beat of a sentence, addressing philosophical topics such as the question of nature versus nurture and the chaotic nature of the human experience. Despite these more serious themes, the tone of the book remains light, paradoxically feeling sincere while maintaining a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.