I sure found it different, a good exercise of imagination and I really enjoyed this writer's writing style. However, sometimes I did feel a bit lectured... And anyway, if Jesus Christ had not been born when he was, I surely believe that the world today would be a LOT different than it is.
I am also one who believes that Christ would not get that many followers if he'd been born in the present time. But the story is very interesting and I'd like to know more about Julia's life afterwards... I'm also curious to read more from this author!