mslessthan3's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
savagebean's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I think I would've liked it even more had I been raised Christian - not the crazy heathen household where my biblical teachings were limited to when I read through the "Bible in pictures!" a born-again second cousin sent as a baptism present. God bless my mother, who agreed that it was a "terrifying story - well, it's not make believe EXACTLY, but we don't know who wrote it" about Abraham and almost killing his son. Mom was the original fact-checker in the house.
Either way, Levi who is called Biff is totally an awesome dude. Good book. Reminds me of Vonnegut.
Either way, Levi who is called Biff is totally an awesome dude. Good book. Reminds me of Vonnegut.
act_10's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! SO funny! A knowledge of Christian mythology is not required, but would be useful. I don't know squat about the Jesus story and I still found it enjoyable! But I see that I could have gained a bit more out of the book had I known the background story
lilit358's review against another edition
5.0
This book was hilarious. I really like Christopher Moore and this has to be my favorite book by him.
whimsydances's review against another edition
4.0
I started to read this book, and immediately put it down, because it seemed too religious, which I was afraid of, from the descriptions. Then, one day, stuck in line, with only this book synced and ready to read, I made it past the first chapter. I found it hilarious, inventive, fun, and even inspiring. I only rate it a 4 because I really did have to slog my way through the "Jesus part", his ministry and crucifixion. I am glad I made it past that first chapter. Well worth it, even as a recovered fundamentalist Christian turned Atheist.
thisisacornhyperbole's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious read! Uses a good incorporation of actual biblical facts.
I left this book in the Toronto Airport on my way home from Ireland... I hope the person who finds it enjoys it as much as I did!
I left this book in the Toronto Airport on my way home from Ireland... I hope the person who finds it enjoys it as much as I did!
jgstewart87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
larobertson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5