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The God Cookie (2009)

by Geoffrey Wood(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1400073448 (ISBN13: 9781400073443)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

WaterBrook Press

review 1: This second book by author Geoffrey Wood was just as delightful as the first. Here he has a group of friends who engage in witty banter and not just the main character as in Leaper, but the humor and the poignancy are to be found here too. The premise revolves around a character who gets a fortune cookie from God. Yes, from God. And how Wood sets up the reason why the character believes the cookie fortune to be from God is probably the funniest part of the book. The book then follows the main character as he tries to be faithful to do what God has told him via cookie. He shares his adventures with a young lady he meets and a sweet romantic comedy plays out alongside the cookie quest. All ends happily (I don't think gives away anything) and we get a glimpse of what life mig... moreht be like if we truly determined to be available to whatever God sends our way. I think it a fine book and an enjoyable read.
review 2: I must admit to liking Wood's first novel --Leaper: The Misadventures of a Not-Necessarily-Super Hero-- a tad bit more. It was more outrageously funny and fast paced, whereas the God Cookie moves more slowly at times and its characters are a bit more low-key. But that said, this book is also a wonderful read. Very funny in places and quite beautiful in others. As before, Wood places his main character in a fantastical situation --he receives a fortune Cookie from God-- and by the use of this device, he delves into some very real issues that face each and every Christian. What do we do if God asks of us something unusual and unexplained? This is an issue I face in my own life, and its nice to be able to watch his character's find their answer to that question in a spirited and humorous way. I definitely recommend this book and this author, if you haven't heard of or read him. less

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