The Jesus Cow: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (938 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062289985 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Michael Perry is a humorist, radio host, songwriter, and the New York Times bestselling author of several nonfiction books, including Visiting Tom and Population: 485, as well as a novel, The Jesus Cow. He lives in northern Wisconsin with his family and can be found online at sneezingcow.
The result is a purposeful story that doesn’t overwhelm, an often charming read that rarely takes itself too seriously.” (Publishers Weekly)“Humorist Perry’s first novel combines irreverence with just the right amount of sweetness in a genuinely funny satire of religion and morality in small-town, contemporary America.” (Booklist)“Good fun abounds.” (Kirkus)“A wildly comic and deeply felt examination of faith, combining politics, scandal, farming, love, environme
Does Harley hide the famous, possibly holy calf and risk a riot, or give the people what they want—and raise enough money to keep his land—and, just possibly, win the woman and her big red pickup truck?Harley goes all in, cutting a deal with a major Hollywood agent that transforms his little farm into an international spiritual theme park—think Lourdes, only with cheese curds and t-shirts. His best friend, Billy, a giant of a man who shares his trailer house with a herd of cats and tries to pass off country music lyrics as philosophy, urges him to avoid the woman, fight the developer, and get rich off the calf. New York Times bestselling humorist Michael Perry makes his fiction debut with this hilarious and big-hearted tale, a comic yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life that blends the barbed charm of Garrison Keillor, the irreverent humor of Christopher Moore, and the audacious insight of Chuck Klosterman.Life is suddenly full of drama for low-key Harley Jackson: A woman in a big red pickup has stolen his bachelor’s heart, a Hummer-driving predatory developer is threatening to pave the last vestiges of his family farm, and inside
Amusing but a bit flat D. Oswald This book was fine as a light summer/airplane read, but it didn't live up to my expectations. I guess with this sort of book I have the complex and convoluted writings of Carl Hiaasen in mind. This story while entertaining was a bit predictable and shallow.I enjoyed the mai. A Real Bovine Blockbuster Morning Edition Listener Fans of Michael Perry won't be disappointed by this book. It is filled with quirky characters and unexpected plot twists. Trouble was predicted right from the birth of the calf with the face of Jesus on his hide, and that prophecy was more than accurate. I thoroughly enjoye. Small town realities This was quite humorous and reminded me of some of the joys of small town America. While the the used oil in the water tower was a little over the top. The author kept the story interesting and did a realistic job when writing about the importance of friends.