Would you know if he did, if God really spoke to you– would it be booming from the heavens or just in your head?
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reviews
Aug 31, 2011
Jennifer
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I wanted to like this book. The book jacket sounded good. The first 28 pages were filled with inane conversation between three 20-something men, interspersed with one of them trying to talk about God, and the other two not listening. I skimmed through several more pages, and it was more of the same. I just couldn't read it. It was like the author was trying to establish that these were three cool friends who had known each other forever and liked to pick on each other. I kind of wanted to k
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Jul 26, 2010
Anita
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I skimmed through a lot of the beginning because there was too much boring dialogue, which I think was supposed to be witty repartee between some of the characters, but maybe since I am not a guy and not into sports, it just wasn't very interesting to me.
Then I spent most of the rest of the book fearful that it was going to turn out like The Shack - preaching about Christianity - that I couldn't really relax and enjoy it too much.
That said, I did like the story overall an More...
Then I spent most of the rest of the book fearful that it was going to turn out like The Shack - preaching about Christianity - that I couldn't really relax and enjoy it too much.
That said, I did like the story overall an More...
Oct 12, 2009
Abigail
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I ended up giving up on this book after about thirty pages. At the same time, it wasn't so awful that it only deserves one star. It just plain didn't capture my attention. The writing seemed very male-centric to me -- not just because the characters are mostly male. The humor itself felt male, somehow. I also was waiting for the characters to develop into something more nuanced, but they remained one-dimensional to me. That said, I've heard from lots of people who loved this book, so maybe I jus
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May 26, 2009
Bonnie
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This is a delightful read, even more than Wood's first book. The dialogue is funny-the three men who work together were often inane/hilarious-but there is a thought-provoking element to the plot as well. Wood takes a serious topic--being "all in" for God--and handles it with humor to get us to see what a difference it can make in one's life. There is a touching element as well, and he handles that nicely, though a bit predictably. I thought the Extra-Bit at the end was a riot, like
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Mar 24, 2009
Kevin
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The ending of this book was entirely predictable. Not necessarily the circumstances that happened along with the end, but the general idea. However, that didn't make the rest of the story any less heartwarming and funny.
I think I liked it because I could associate with John Parrish, the main character. He wants to be "all-in" for God, but doesn't know if God is really listening or trying to talk to him. After opening a fortune cookie, he thinks the message is from God More...
I think I liked it because I could associate with John Parrish, the main character. He wants to be "all-in" for God, but doesn't know if God is really listening or trying to talk to him. After opening a fortune cookie, he thinks the message is from God More...
Sep 18, 2009
Teresa in Ohio
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Parrish is the owner of a coffee shop and his 2 best buddies from childhood help out and they eat lunch a few times a week at the all you can eat Chinese Buffet. Well They are having an inane conversation about golf balls that involved into is God real? Parrish excuses himself and while washing up in the bathroom, asks God for a sign. Well he gets one in his fortune cookie and the adventure begins. Along the way he meets many people in many walks of life. He befriends a young woman who seems
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May 22, 2010
Ken
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I didn't realize there was a genre of fiction called "faith fiction," though it shouldn't surprise me. Hopefully this doesn't represent the best of the genre. A mildly interesting plot and somewhat amusing characters make this an experience somewhat like watching an average TV sitcom.
Oct 10, 2009
Susan
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Very interesting book. It explores an average guy and his quest to do what he believes God is calling him to do. As the plot continues, it really demonstrates that domino effect of life--that our actions do impact those around us, no matter how small they may seem to us.
Dec 11, 2009
Liz
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I had higher hopes for this book - it was enjoyable but not overly memorable. Interesting premise but the characters had a hard time coming together for me for some reason. I wanted a bit more depth and more story. Could have just been me at the time, though.
Mar 07, 2009
Cathleen
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An interesting premise, but ultimately unfulfilling. I am supposing that this is a foray into inspirational fiction for men (underserved, apart from the thriller genre), and because of that it may just not be my taste. However, the pacing seems all wrong, the humor juvenile, and the conclusion empty.
Jan 18, 2011
Andrea
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Overall not bad, but I wouldn't recommend it. Nothing happens for the first third of the book, up to about page 90. Also, I couldn't tell Mason and Duncan apart most of the time which makes me think maybe he only needed one friend as part of the story. Once things started happening it was pretty good and I liked the other characters.
Jul 19, 2010
Janet
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I really enjoyed this novel--can't believe it wasn't in the Christy Awards line-up. It's quirky, fun, and left me with plenty to think about.
I posted a review of The God Cookie on my blog.
I posted a review of The God Cookie on my blog.
Mar 12, 2009
Maria
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Good premise and nicely entertaining. The friends characters are kind of ridiculous, but it's still funny and a new read:-)
Aug 11, 2011
Tina
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A really great read! Inspirational and thought provoking. This one really made me think about how we / I often overlook God's voice in day to day life.
May 27, 2009
S.
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A lot of humor and reality in a small package. Fast read, great dialog, thought-provoking. Two thumbs up.
May 16, 2011
Helen
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A very simple story with very few characters. It did make me think about chance and fate, though.
Jan 29, 2010
Ellen
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I enjoyed this small tale even though it had religous explanations for life's coincidences.
Jul 06, 2009
Judy
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Inspiring look at how simple obedience leads to God being able to use you in a very day-to-day way.
Jan 23, 2011
Aprillee
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It took me a good while to really get into this book but I did enjoy it in the end.
Nov 28, 2009
Joan
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Interesting thought. good easy car read on way to Jersey for thanksgiving.
Jan 31, 2012
Kristen
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If you can get past the goofy, bantering dialogue, the story is pretty good. It's a nice reminder of something we should all be doing every day.
Nov 15, 2011
Gabrielle
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Excellent. I also love how they did the extra-bit in my version of the book.
Oct 06, 2009
Cheryl
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It was a good non-fiction book. It was interesting to read a light Christian romance by a male author.
Dec 21, 2011
Sally
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Not really liking this one...slow, almost frustrating, almost pointless so far...hoping it picks up.
Jul 19, 2011
Anne
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Coffee shop owner John Parrish thinks God is speaking to him through a fortune cookie which leads him on a journey of self-discovery. The dialogue among John and his two friends/slacker employees are funny, meandering musings about everything and nothing. Ultimately, this is a book about personal faith and how to do lead a life of meaning and purpose by learning to listen and by taking opportunities to do the right thing.
Sep 26, 2009
Elissa
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I'll be honest and say that I am disappointed. I loved the idea of this book. I even liked most of the characters. The pacing was far too slow for my taste - and the ending not as fulfilling as I would have liked. I continued reading only because I did like the characters. I would probably give it a 2.5 for the characters alone.
