Jennifer (jlealopez) - York, PA (80 books)

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Artemis Rising
by Cheri Lasota (Goodreads Author)

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The Sister Queens
by Sophie Perinot (Goodreads Author)

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Wetlands
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Jennifer said "yes" to attending the event: Book Giveaway For Baked-Off

date: July 25, 2011 11:32AM
location: Goodreads, The United States
description: I was at my publisher's office recently, and managed to steal a few copies of my latest book, BAKED-OFF from the table in the reception area. I thought you guys might like to read and review this book for me -- 'cause I can't afford a publicist and I need all the help my readers are willing to offer me, y'know?

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The Abstinence Teacher
by Tom Perrotta

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Saint Peter Killed God
by K.J. Kron (Goodreads Author)

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Triune
by Andrew Bowen (Goodreads Author)

read in March, 2011

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A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian walk into a bar....

It's okay, you can laugh at whatever punchline you can imagine to finish that sentence. When it comes to religion and religious differences, I'm pretty sure Andrew Bowen would prefer we all laugh a...moreA Jew, a Muslim and a Christian walk into a bar....

It's okay, you can laugh at whatever punchline you can imagine to finish that sentence. When it comes to religion and religious differences, I'm pretty sure Andrew Bowen would prefer we all laugh a little more and bicker a little less.

When I began reading Triune, I was chuckling every few paragraphs it seemed. Jaron is a wellspring of comedic moments, whether its his substitutions for Amen at the end of prayers (Ra-men, Gay-men) or popping golf cart wheelies in the middle of a round of golf with the Reverend of a church. There are plenty of moments to laugh, but also plenty of moments to think.

You'll get to know and care about all three members of the band throughout the book. Sam's struggle to be her own person under the watch of her strict Muslim parents is touching, and something we can all relate to on some level. Noah is mysterious, seemingly haunted, and provides a quiet voice of reason. While each band member has their own “book” in the story, I feel Jaron is really the central focus of the plot. His actions are the catalyst for much of what happens, and he is the character I most identified with. He is light-hearted in his faith – something some may interpret as a lack of faith, or shallow faith, but it's not. He's prone to whimsical decisions he believes are divinely inspired, and this makes not only for some funny moments, but also his dramatic end.

Triune has an ending you have to read to believe, so I won't give it away here. I'll just say that Jaron takes some actions that surprised and saddened me. The ending stuck with me. I had to think about it for a while. I wished desperately that it hadn't ended the way it did. At first. Then I realized that, really, it couldn't have ended any other way. It was a logical progression of events where the characters behaved according to their personalities, not some author-contrived ending simply intended to shock (c'mon, I know you've all read at least one book like that and wanted to toss it across the room afterward, right? No worries about that here.)

I think the best word I can use to describe this story is unassuming, and that's a good thing. If someone wants to tell you a parable or fable, you expect a message. If someone wants to quote to you from the Bible or other holy text, you expect a message. Sometimes, expecting a message gets in the way of receiving that message. With Triune, Andrew has crafted a story that is entertaining and will pull you in, have you rooting for these three friends as their band tours the country, and hoping for their safety when things take a turn for the worse. Before you've had a chance to look for a message, you'll have learned it.(less)

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Jennifer is now friends with Frank McGrath
Feb 07, 2012 09:06am
Jennifer marked as to-read: Artemis Rising by Cheri Lasota (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Nov 03, 2011 11:53am
Jennifer marked as to-read: The Sister Queens by Sophie Perinot (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Nov 03, 2011 11:53am
Jennifer gave to: Agent Provocateur: Secrets by Agent Provocateur	My rating:
Aug 10, 2011 12:38pm
Jennifer added: Wetlands by Charlotte Roche	My rating:
Aug 05, 2011 03:38pm
Jennifer said "yes" to attending the event: Book Giveaway For Baked-Off date: July 25, 2011 11:32AM location: Goodreads, The United States description: I was at my publisher's office recently, and managed to steal a few copies of my latest book, BAKED-OFF from the table in the reception area. I thought you guys might like to read and review this book for me -- 'cause I can't afford a publicist and I need all the help my readers are willing to offer me, y'know?
Jul 26, 2011 01:00pm
Jennifer is currently reading: The Abstinence Teacher by Tom Perrotta	My rating:
Jul 10, 2011 02:11pm
Jennifer marked as to-read: Saint Peter Killed God by K.J. Kron (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Jul 10, 2011 01:40pm
Jennifer gave to: Triune by Andrew Bowen (Goodreads Author) read in March, 2011	My rating:
A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian walk into a bar.... It's okay, you can laugh at whatever punchline you can imagine to finish that sentence. When it comes to religion and religious differences, I'm pretty sure Andrew Bowen would prefer we all laugh a...more
Apr 06, 2011 01:15pm · see review
Jennifer is currently reading: Spoilt by Joanne Ellis (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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