I thought that this book was brilliant. The voice of Josh was so real, I believed that it was true (especially the parts at the beginning and end... very nearly had me duped). The humor in this book is incredible, though I think that you have to be a nerd to understand (of course I have no way of verifying this).

The sermons in this book were not what I thought they were going into it, however, I liked the message anyway. Despite the title, the book really has nothing to do with the Bible, or even Christianity. Personally, though he never really talks about having a religion, he seems to be following Buddhist teachings (with the seventy-five possession thing). Speaking of which, that is such an incredible thought. Only seventy-five possessions! I would have no idea where to begin...I have at least that many books.

There was one thing, however, that he preached about, that I did disagree with (it is bound to happen). It was after he fought with Beth about going out with Todd, and he went to his Hole, and wrote about how, if a friend leaves to increase their popularity status, you shouldn't welcome them back... that one just really got to me.

Though I know it was necessary for the story to have some plot, the character of betagold drove me insane. I hate to admit this, but there were several times that I wanted them to run her over or something. I really didn't understand why she wanted Larry to show who he really was. (She never gave the reason, either)

Despite my grumblings over a fairly major character, I loved this book. (So naturally, when I finished it, I raced off to the library to get the next one)