I've read this 4 times, and it remains my very favorite book of all time. It's a witty, hilarious fictional account of the missing 30 years of Jesus', erm Joshua's life. It'll make you laugh out loud over and over and leave you feeling like you understand. It's not a religious book, although it definitely still has an excellent message. I think it's even funnier if you have a religious background - then you'll really get the jokes.

I cannot recommend this book more highly. I've made everyone I know read it, and they've all loved it, too.

I enjoyed the read. The story was romantic and interesting, with a premise that is inventive and new. Although I didn't enjoy all the time-jumping, the story climax happens a bit too early, and the ending was a bit of a disjointed, thrown-together 'happy ending' of sorts, the story definitely did hold my attention. Recommended for a fun, not-too-intense read.

I wasn't a big fan of this book, nor was anyone in our bookclub. We found the 'magical realism' to be less than magical or realistic. The story didn't make much sense and didn't have much of a point. The writing style was more like that of a middle school writing contest with lots of 'oh, and by the way I forgot to tell you that blah blah blah happened two chapters ago. You need that information now". Not a fan, wouldn't recommend.