Reviews for American Savior: A Novel of Divine Politics

The average rating for American Savior: A Novel of Divine Politics based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-01-26 00:00:00 Carol Johnson Jesus Christ has come back and he is running for President of the U.S. This book taught me more about religion than most religion books and more about politics than any book I've read on politics. And it did all this while weaving a tale that was both exciting and at times funny. I knew where the author was heading in this story, but I got a bunch of delightful surprises along the way. This is the perfect book to read in the midst of all our religious and political craziness.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-09-12 00:00:00 Jarrell Wilson Ummm ... an interesting read. I agree with Patty who said that there were some things in the book that bugged her. I felt the same way . . . and if there were half stars on Goodreads I'd give a 4 1/2. One of the criteria for me in giving a book 5 stars is whether I would want to pick it up and read it again. And with this book, I would. The novel was readable, and somewhat predictable. Yet, it made me expand my thinking. I was initially offended at some of the personal things Jesus knew about and commented upon - and yet, if He is God, He certainly would know these things! Why is it that I would think anything I considered private would not be known to Him? The novel made me expand my thinking on some political issues, too. As someone who avidly watches local and national politics, it was a perfect time to read this story. It clearly shows what's wrong with our political system and our media in a way that made me laugh out loud a time or two. And yet it showed deep compassion for the things that make us people. Also, between the focus on Sarah Palin's youngest child and the character of "Stab" in this book, I'm finding I'm changing my thinking about people with special needs. (Less pity, and more acceptance from me). Still, I can't buy the premise of Jesus running for president of the U.S. But it did make for an entertaining read.