The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel

The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel

AnÂ Underground BestsellerÂ with Over 1000 5-Star Reviews
Semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards

The Dirty Parts of the BibleÂ is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression--a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans ofÂ O Brother Where Art Thou?,Â Water for Elephants, Mark Twain, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash.

Publishers WeeklyÂ says:
"While the title suggests a raunchy read, thisÂ rich and soulful novelÂ is actually a rather well-done bildungsroman [coming-of-age story]Â steeped in wanderlust and whimsyÂ that at times recallsÂ The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and at others a tamerÂ On the Road. The story begins in 1936 as 19-year-old Tobias is thumbing his way from Remus, Mich., to his uncle's farm in Glen Rose, Tex., to find a hidden bag of money, after his father, a Baptist pastor, drunkenly slams his car into the church and is removed from the parsonage. The author does an excellent job in making well-charted territory (riding the rails; scavenged campfire meals under the stars) seemÂ vibrant and new. Snippets of scripture, Southern spirituals, and folk ballads lend context and flavor to the text. Most impressive are the jangly dialogue and the characters'Â distinctive voices, which areÂ authentic and earthyÂ but not remotely hoary. When Tobias finally arrives at his uncle's, the surprises that await him are more than enough to keep his--and readers'--interests piqued."

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Country USA
Manufacturer ST Book Arts
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-08-09
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	ST Book Arts
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-08-09
Format	Kindle eBook

The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel

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