A review by gladiolus17
A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Spooky. I highly recommend knowing nothing going on. 

Once you see the biblical references you can’t unsee them. The angels coming in for the baby’s birth in the barn (manger). The flood. The ark. The promised land. The owner (God?). I highly enjoyed this weird and prophetic book.