The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian is my latest literary find. It is the Freshman Feed and Read Book for 4th Quarter at school. It details the life of the teenager, Josh Swenson. Josh is a self-proclaimed nerd, who would rather not be noticed and functions at a level much higher then the average jock. He finds fascination in beginning an online anonymous blog posting his views on anti-consumerism in America. What he doesn't realize is just how popular his blog will become. The story is fast paced and an easy read. It draws the reader in and keeps one turning the page. Teenagers can relate to the book as it is about many of the struggles they face daily (Josh secretly has a crush on his best friend). Adults will also appreciate his comments on America and the consumerism that exists will also appreciating the insights into the life of the teenager as well as the online phenomenon.
The work is fiction, but the author makes it seem like it could be real. I had to double check myself- the end left me believing that this was a true story and I wanted more. Lucky for me there is a second and third book in the series. I am going to check them out.
Happy reading to all!
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