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A review by trudilibrarian
The Book of Joby by Mark J. Ferrari
I've had my sights set on this one for quite some time. The premise seemed like something I would absolutely adore. It just took me way too long to get past the half-way mark. Once Joby grows up, I found the whole thing just kinda stalled altogether. I kept getting restless, putting the book down to read something else. After awhile I realized the desire to finish just wasn't there. So I officially cry uncle. I'm out. I didn't hate this book (so no one star), and I'm feeling too ambivalent to give it more stars than that since I didn't finish it. I just lost interest.
One thing that probably put me off here immediately - I hated the Lucifer character - spoiled, petulant, spiteful, churlish ... just a douche really. I like my Satan with a lot more self-control and dignity - a villain worthy of Shakespeare, not some over-the-top drama King screaming bloody murder and stomping his feet when things don't go his way. He should be a worthy opponent - not some souped-up bully.
One thing that probably put me off here immediately - I hated the Lucifer character - spoiled, petulant, spiteful, churlish ... just a douche really. I like my Satan with a lot more self-control and dignity - a villain worthy of Shakespeare, not some over-the-top drama King screaming bloody murder and stomping his feet when things don't go his way. He should be a worthy opponent - not some souped-up bully.