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What Would Satan Do?
by
Anthony Miller (Goodreads Author)
Disgusted with God's plan for Judgment Day, Satan has quit his job and abandoned Hell in favor of a quiet retirement in Washington, D.C. But life on Earth is tricky for an ex-angel with a short fuse and no impulse control. When a parking attendant mysteriously bursts into flames and a weight-challenged woman somehow ends up in low-Earth orbit, Satan finds that he has attra...more
Paperback, 398 pages
Published
September 12th 2011
by Brother Maynard Publishing
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SPOILER ALERT, WELL SORTA! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
I FINALLY received this witty read after long while and from the amazement and amuzement of the jacket alone I was not able to stop reading (well, at least not until the essentials, like nature calls, forced me to do so).
Anywho... this book, 'WHAT WOULD SATAN DO?,' or the story rather, is a little tedious and padded here and there, still it is well worth the reading. There is a darling sprinkling of dark humor tidbits spread throughout. In gerourous...more
Right from the beginning, I was absolutely wowed by a snappy opening. A good sign, I thought, and it was. That said, there were a few things I didn’t like about the book, so I’ll touch on them first.
There are only about five grammatical errors in the novel, most of them dealing with the treatment of tense – as in, staying in the proper tense. The narrator had a tendency to occasionally drift from present to past and back, sometimes within the same sentence – a glitch that I find almost face-slap...more
There are only about five grammatical errors in the novel, most of them dealing with the treatment of tense – as in, staying in the proper tense. The narrator had a tendency to occasionally drift from present to past and back, sometimes within the same sentence – a glitch that I find almost face-slap...more
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The title of this book most definitely is striking, and my first thought upon seeing it was “oh boy this title is going to get a reaction”. However after reading the synopsis I decided it was worth a read. I haven’t read a lot of comedic books, so my only hope going in was that it maintained the same level of funny that the synopsis has. Thankfully, Miller delivered, and the book was hilarious.
Satan as a character is really amus...more
The title of this book most definitely is striking, and my first thought upon seeing it was “oh boy this title is going to get a reaction”. However after reading the synopsis I decided it was worth a read. I haven’t read a lot of comedic books, so my only hope going in was that it maintained the same level of funny that the synopsis has. Thankfully, Miller delivered, and the book was hilarious.
Satan as a character is really amus...more
As the first book i've read by this author (in fact i think it's his only one so far) i began with no real expectations, except perhaps that i may be disappointed as i find humorous books can be very hit and miss. I needn't have worried though as it's the funniest book i've read in a long time. Anthony Miller has a sense of humour that i suppose could be termed 'zany' and the premise and story are quite ridiculous. However, i found that just added to the comedy and there are many laugh out loud...more
This book had me chuckling from the beginning to end. I was actually a little skeptical after reading the summary and first fifty pages, as I expected the book to slow down and become monotonous. Happily it doesn’t though, and the story is just packed with humor and creativity. The plot is that Satan has decided against playing his role in Hell, as he knows on Judgement Day he’ll lose. So he goes to Earth as a human with some of his powers, and attempts to stop Judgement Day from ever happening....more
I debated about whether to give this 1 or 2 stars and decided in the end to be generous and give 2.
The idea behind the story, that Satan doesn't want the world to end so he runs off to the world of humans and then finds it's happening anyway, is actually a good one.
I found the characters irritating and insipid, even Satan (who I liked to start with) descended to the level of the other characters.
There were multiple grammatical errors and instances where words were missing so sentences didn't mak...more
The idea behind the story, that Satan doesn't want the world to end so he runs off to the world of humans and then finds it's happening anyway, is actually a good one.
I found the characters irritating and insipid, even Satan (who I liked to start with) descended to the level of the other characters.
There were multiple grammatical errors and instances where words were missing so sentences didn't mak...more
I had a lot of fun reading this. Definitely not for the ultra-conservative or deeply religious, this is a very funny, entertaining read that takes the mickey out of the whole Armageddon idea, complete with angels, demons, corrupt politicians, and the most unlikely Whore of Babylon you'll ever read about.
When Satan gives up hell as a bad idea, he soon finds out that a quiet retirement on earth is not all it's cracked up to be. And when it looks like a crooked politician is starting the end of day...more
When Satan gives up hell as a bad idea, he soon finds out that a quiet retirement on earth is not all it's cracked up to be. And when it looks like a crooked politician is starting the end of day...more
I decided to read this book because a Goodreads friend was reading it and the intro sounded interesting. This was absolutely not the type of book I usually read.
Unlike books I've been reading lately that seem to take forever to get to the point, this one had me hooked from the start. The writing style is engaging and very descriptive. The character development in the story was also very good. I could have done without so much of the profanity and sometimes grotesque descriptions but even so, th...more
Unlike books I've been reading lately that seem to take forever to get to the point, this one had me hooked from the start. The writing style is engaging and very descriptive. The character development in the story was also very good. I could have done without so much of the profanity and sometimes grotesque descriptions but even so, th...more
What would Satan do? Good premise. If Satan were to retire and try life on earth, how would he behave, and how would he change our lives in the process?
First, the good. Anthony Miller can write funny. Really funny. In fact, the tone of the book is reminiscent of Tom Robbins' "Another Roadside Attraction," and I'd hoped that Miller could sustain that tone throughout the book, but he couldn't. Miller's Satan is a fun character, but once the focus is off him, the book drags. Festus, one of Austin,...more
First, the good. Anthony Miller can write funny. Really funny. In fact, the tone of the book is reminiscent of Tom Robbins' "Another Roadside Attraction," and I'd hoped that Miller could sustain that tone throughout the book, but he couldn't. Miller's Satan is a fun character, but once the focus is off him, the book drags. Festus, one of Austin,...more
I really wanted to like this book more than I ended up liking it. It had a promising story line, interesting characters and even a decent ending. However, the entire book felt rushed. The characters could have been a bit better developed (there was great material to work with - it just wasn't executed completely for my liking). There were also a couple items that never really got addressed.
If it had the pace slowed down just a bit, better character development and all loose ends tidied up then I...more
If it had the pace slowed down just a bit, better character development and all loose ends tidied up then I...more
Well, I wrote it, so I think it's awesome.
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Satan decided that he didn’t particularly want to lose to the powers of Heaven at Judgment day, so he walked off the job, refused to start the Apocalypse, and took a job as a university professor. The problem is, apparently someone wants Armageddon to go off as scheduled, because natural and unnatural disasters have been occurring right and left and the irritation this causes...more
Satan decided that he didn’t particularly want to lose to the powers of Heaven at Judgment day, so he walked off the job, refused to start the Apocalypse, and took a job as a university professor. The problem is, apparently someone wants Armageddon to go off as scheduled, because natural and unnatural disasters have been occurring right and left and the irritation this causes...more
OMG!!! This was hilarious!!!! I laughed out loud so many times my husband and son think I've gone off the deep end. I'm not going to give a re-cap of the story. I will say that you shouldn't read this if you're offended by 'f' bombs, jokes about religion and/or rednecks, naked guys, gratuitous violence, making fun of televangelists and politicians, or if you were born without a funny bone. Everyone else will laugh their butts off!
I can't wait to read more from Anthony Miller :D
I can't wait to read more from Anthony Miller :D
This book by Anthony Miller caught my attention by the title itself.We have all heard or red about What Would Jesus Do, but here is the opposite tack and one that gets your attention. The story itself was ok by me but though there were some really good spots, was impossible to live up to the title. It is funny at spots and did keep you wonderin what satan would really do.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
I was so hoping this book would live up to it's synopsis and it totally does, delivering on the comedic factor from start to finish. Maybe I have a bit of a twisted personality...okay I know I do...but I loved the character of Satan, even though he is a bit evil as only Satan should be, eh?! The only sad thing is that Satan, as a human being, would fit right in with today's society. Now is that a sad commentary on life or what!?
I am now 70% of the way through Anthony Miller's book and do not care to continue, having arrived past the half way mark by skipping a multitude of pages in the hopes of finding the engagement that made me download the book in the first place. I now don't care what happens to Satan or any of the other angels that might be roaming earth. That's too bad. The premise and character development at the beginning was interesting, so is the idea of Satan having amnesia, but Miller has chosen to include...more
If you are old enough to remember the Airplane movies and the zany humor, you will absolutely love this book. I thought the author was clever and caught me off guard throughout. If you want a light-hearted (the title notwithstanding)story, pick up this very funny book. You will not be disappointed. I wish this site allowed half point ratings as I would have given this book 4.5 stars.
Very witty writing but for some reason I found it hard to focus on the story. Perhaps it was my surroundings - on a city bus and by the pool in Vegas - but the next book I read I had no problems focusing while reading in the same surroundings.
Good story, ending was meh. I'd be more critical, but it was free on my Kindle.
Good story, ending was meh. I'd be more critical, but it was free on my Kindle.
I had a good laugh reading this book, it certainly had some off the cuff ideas and some well seen traits of humanity seen by the author that he wove into the story. If you are up for a good laugh then this book will give you quite a few, especially if you are ok with poking fun at religious concepts.
This book has perhaps a more dark and sinister title than it deserves - do not let the title deter you from reading this book! It explores what happens when Satan decided to leave his day job in hell to pursue the life of a college professor, and the calamity that ensues when someone else decides to start the apocalypse without him!
Rip-roaringly funny from start to finish, this book has some of the best quotes of the year and will keep you laughing every moment that you are reading! The charact...more
Rip-roaringly funny from start to finish, this book has some of the best quotes of the year and will keep you laughing every moment that you are reading! The charact...more
If you like your end of days filled with snarky characters, snazzy dressed Satan and political overtures, then this is the book for you! A great ride through the Armageddon with a dose of scientific and political twists and turns. It's okay to sometimes root for the devil!
I received this book as a GoodReads giveaway. I loved this book, I enjoyed it so much that I subjected my friends and family to read aloud excepts as I was reading it. The writing is spare, the pace is spot on and the humor abounds. You will get more from this book if you are familiar with evangelical Christianity. You may be offended by this book if you are an evangelical Christian or a stanch Texas patriot. The story recounts the adventures of a charming cast of characters who are caught up in...more
I must admit, part of the reason I really wanted to read this book was the title alone. From the very beginning, What Would Satan Do?, did not fail to disappoint with its immediate and intense humor. I was so engrossed in this book that I simply could not put it down. Each character was odd, yet very real and each with his or her own distinct personality and purpose. The overall story itself is ridiculous, but in the best possible way. I loved it!
This book was a gift from my wife and it was a huge hit with me. A well written work that keeps a steady pace of humor and action that kept me entertained through the final page. Well worth the read!
Satan takes a sabbatical but an angel attempts to move the date for the end of times up. Satan is well observed. Imagine Carl Hiaasen writing 'Good Omens'. Fun and diverting.
There are plenty of other reviews which echo my thoughts on this book - it is well written, witty and engaging with the only negatives being the fact that you are thrown between characters a lot & the ending seems very abrupt.
If you like books such as Terry Pratchetts "Good Omens" then I can definitely recommend this novel to you.
If you like books such as Terry Pratchetts "Good Omens" then I can definitely recommend this novel to you.
Absolutely Hilarious!!! I just loved this book. I don't think i have ever laughed out aloud so much as i did while reading this book. It is such a funny book. Well-written, thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to reading other works by Anthony and hopefully they would be as interesting as this one was. I got this book as a part of member giveaway.
Such a clever story! The book pokes fun at just about everybody, though I think the Militant Arm of the American Geriatric Association made me laugh the loudest. My only question is - who the heck is Monoch?
I won this book through a giveaway on the GoodReads page. You can find a synopsis elsewhere on the website.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. Very quirky and filled with a variety of strange characters. Christopher Moore is one of my favorite authors, and "WWSD" is VERY Moore-esque. In fact, I get the feeling that Anthony Miller could be a pseudonym for Moore. This book contains the only other time that I have read the term "heinous fuckery" in a book NOT written by Moore.
Highly recomm...more
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. Very quirky and filled with a variety of strange characters. Christopher Moore is one of my favorite authors, and "WWSD" is VERY Moore-esque. In fact, I get the feeling that Anthony Miller could be a pseudonym for Moore. This book contains the only other time that I have read the term "heinous fuckery" in a book NOT written by Moore.
Highly recomm...more
Satan is the bad guy, right? Even though his punishments of people that annoy him are harsh, you have to give him some credit - he is going to therapy and works on anger management! The story of Satan, who left Hell to come to Earth in the body of a human, ex-CIA agent Liam, the two wacky employees of the guitar-shop he runs now, and sexy CIA-agent Lola is hilariously funny. I kept laughing out loud repeatedly throughout the book, so I just have to give it 5 stars because I haven't been so well...more
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Oct 25, 2011 10:37am