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norrin2's review against another edition
5.0
I've just recently realized that my favorite type of books are spiritual-philosophical-humorous-thought provoking-fantasy stories about love that lasts forever -- and even longer. The kind of books that Michael Poore writes. I think his second book "Reincarnation Blues" was just a hair better because of its magnificent ending. But this book about the devil's efforts to make earth into a place that his long-lost love, the angel Arden, can stand to leave heaven for was nearly perfect. Fully-drawn characters, great lines on every page, and it leaves you with the hope that maybe, just maybe, we're not completely doomed.
Actually, I'm a little worried that Michael Poore might be the only person writing books in this genre. So if you know any other writer who can do it too -- even if it's not up to Poore's level, I'm not expecting miracles -- please let me know. I can read them faster than Michael Poore can write them.
Actually, I'm a little worried that Michael Poore might be the only person writing books in this genre. So if you know any other writer who can do it too -- even if it's not up to Poore's level, I'm not expecting miracles -- please let me know. I can read them faster than Michael Poore can write them.
daniboo22's review against another edition
4.0
Traveling with the Devil through history and present day turned out to he fairly interesting. We not only got to learn of the origin of the devil, but also of his end. This novel kept me interested from the first page and proved to be a fairly quick read.
tzurriz's review against another edition
5.0
If you enjoyed "Good Omens" by Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, run, don't walk, to your nearest bookshop and get "Up Jumps the Devil" by Michael Poore.
It's his debut novel, and I couldn't set it down. Witty, intruiging, and a master class in simile and metaphor, this book will make you laugh out loud, and interrupt strangers conversations to read them fantastic lines.
It's his debut novel, and I couldn't set it down. Witty, intruiging, and a master class in simile and metaphor, this book will make you laugh out loud, and interrupt strangers conversations to read them fantastic lines.
apatrick's review against another edition
4.0
I found a new favorite author. This is Michael Poore's first novel, but I had already read Reincarnation Blues and liked it a lot. I'll keep watching for his books, because I love his writing style. I bought the Kindle book for a buck ninety-nine, and it was a great deal. This one is about the Devil and his adventures on earth with a group of people who decide to sell him their souls for various reasons -- fame, money, changing the world.
Poore writes with zip and soul and leaves many memorable lines. The story is interesting, full of great insight into the human condition, and entertaining, too.
Poore writes with zip and soul and leaves many memorable lines. The story is interesting, full of great insight into the human condition, and entertaining, too.
breebok's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed reading this. It was clever and funny. The way it rewrote religious history was very unique and as a religion major I love that. However, it’s very obviously a male oriented book and extremely heterosexual. Like there’s a recurring thing about the devil “loving” the cows but only females cows and loves only angels who choose female form and it’s a little annoying. And the ending is kinda trite. Fun book but definitely had some issues.
dark_reader's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't planning on finishing out the year with a Great American Novel, but there you have it.
lkeipp's review against another edition
5.0
Funniest book I've read in quite some times; I drove family members nuts by reading parts out loud to them. However, it is getting another family member to read the book!
holls_marie28's review
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was such a weird/absurd/surreal book. There were definitely a lot of parts that made me hugely uncomfortable such as the cows, the use of the R word, the instances of sexual assault, trivializing self harm, the inclusion of 9/11 etc and I considered putting the book down many times. I don't think this book is for everyone. I don't know why I didn't see the twist coming but I'm glad I was surprised. The ending was good but it wasn't for me I don't think