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byp's review against another edition
3.0
It's funny, but it's preaching to the choir. I'm definitely going to start using "intelligent falling," though.
nikshelby's review against another edition
3.0
My husband was recently ordained a Pirate in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. As a devoted wife, who anticipates wearing future buccaneer apparel, I'm expressing my support by reading the FSM Gospel. Now...on to Beer Volcanos, and the affects of his invisible Noodley Appendages. RAmen.
brynawel's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
seregelda's review against another edition
2.0
CW: ableism, ableist r-word, little people slur, genitals slur, fat-shaming, misogyny, homophobia, r*pe mention
This book was written by a 25 year old dudebro in 2005, and it does not hold up. The dated humor is hetero cis male centric, and I wonder if I even would have enjoyed it back in the 00's when I put it on my TBR. Pastafarianism claims to be pro same-sex relationships and anti misogyny, but it is plainly full of bigotry in the text. I was thoroughly disappointed by what I thought would be an amusing short book and I will not be converting. That being said, I still have many questions about the stripper factory in FSM heaven (Is it hell for strippers? Do they have to perform or are they just made? In fact are they robots?)
This book was written by a 25 year old dudebro in 2005, and it does not hold up. The dated humor is hetero cis male centric, and I wonder if I even would have enjoyed it back in the 00's when I put it on my TBR. Pastafarianism claims to be pro same-sex relationships and anti misogyny, but it is plainly full of bigotry in the text. I was thoroughly disappointed by what I thought would be an amusing short book and I will not be converting. That being said, I still have many questions about the stripper factory in FSM heaven (Is it hell for strippers? Do they have to perform or are they just made? In fact are they robots?)
ermunleybooks's review against another edition
4.0
The humor of this book is amazing. Anyone who can take religion lightly and appreciate a lovely satire, try out this book.
donaldinho's review against another edition
4.0
3 Stars for the actual book (although I think reading it on an ereader may have lessened the experience) but 5 stars for the idea/premise. Pretty much exactly what His Noodly Goodness would have wanted.
ericbuscemi's review against another edition
3.0
The three-star rating I gave The Gospel of FSM is deceptive, because I really did enjoy the idea of the book. My issue is that it just went on for too long. The point the book made (and fairly well, I may add) was laid out by about half way through its 260 pages. Through that point, the book had me laughing out loud, but by the end of the book, the idea was getting worn, and I struggled to finish it. The lesson here is that satire needs to be honed and focused to maintain its edge.
I would still recommend The Gospel of The Flying Spagghetti Monster to anyone that is open to the concept of alternative religions, and especially anyone that opposes the idea of Intelligent Design being taught in public schools.
I would still recommend The Gospel of The Flying Spagghetti Monster to anyone that is open to the concept of alternative religions, and especially anyone that opposes the idea of Intelligent Design being taught in public schools.