Jesus Boy Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I liked the experimental way Allen uses voice to move the novel. It's really strong, funny writing and reading his work helped me with my own. That said, I was disappointed by the way it ends. (Not necessarily in story but in the ending structure.) "

" I'd give this book 4 stars if the end wasn't as dry! It was definitely a funny story for those familiar with the black church. I even imagined certain things happening before I read them which at times made the story even funnier. I'd recommend it! "

" This novel is not for everybody. The satire is sharp and the wit is downright wicked. Fans of Percival Everett will rejoice. I appreciated the bold plot and the complicated POV. I read the entire book on a six hour flight. "

" Hilarious book, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. "

" Wacky, interesting book! He's not a really polished writer yet; there are strange uneven moments throughout -- but he has a great voice, and the world he is describing is so vivid. Definitely up for reading more of this guy! "

" I found this book interesting to read. it was a different sort of book than I'm used to reading, but enjoyable. "

" I loved how the "sins of the church" were revealed. I listened to this book and was impressed with the narrators and the raw feeling they put into it. It make the book that much more enjoyable!! "

" Honestly, was not a fan. Very uninteresting....the wording just dragged on and on. The humor was not funny....need I say more? "

" Such a great read. I really enjoyed that although the stories were exaggerated, it could be easily related to. Convicting and hilariously crazy, this is a great recommendation for those who are "holier than thou." :-) "

" Vivid place, easy dialogue, seamless point of view shifts. A sincere narrative that I couldn't put down... I read it in a day and a half. "

" In this entertaining novel, a young, African American male comes of age immersed in the culture & theology of Miami's Church of Our Blessed Redeemer Who Walked Upon the Waters. In its preoccupation with religion & sex (though not remotely in other ways), it's reminiscent of John Updike's novels. "

" I'd give this book 4 stars if the end wasn't as dry! It was definitely a funny story for those familiar with the black church. I even imagined certain things happening before I read them which at times made the story even funnier. I'd recommend it! "

" strongly do not recommend, started great and wound into incest and yuck! "

" Honestly, was not a fan. Very uninteresting....the wording just dragged on and on. The humor was not funny....need I say more? "

" Vivid place, easy dialogue, seamless point of view shifts. A sincere narrative that I couldn't put down... I read it in a day and a half. "

" I found this book interesting to read. it was a different sort of book than I'm used to reading, but enjoyable. "

" I liked the experimental way Allen uses voice to move the novel. It's really strong, funny writing and reading his work helped me with my own. That said, I was disappointed by the way it ends. (Not necessarily in story but in the ending structure.) "