The Dirty Parts of the Bible A Novel edition by Sam Torode Literature Fiction eBooks
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Semifinalist for the Breakthrough Novel Award
and previous #1 Bestseller in Humorous Literary Fiction
"A rich and soulful novel...steeped in wanderlust and whimsy." --Publishers Weekly
"The Dirty Parts of the Bible might just be the long-awaited Great American Novel." --New York Times bestselling author John M. Perkins
The Dirty Parts of the Bible is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression--a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans of O Brother Where Art Thou?, Water for Elephants, Mark Twain, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash.
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It's 1936, and Tobias Henry is stuck in the frozen hinterlands of Michigan. Tobias is obsessed with two things God and girls.
Mostly girls, of course.
But being a Baptist preacher's son, he can't escape God.
When his father is blinded in a bizarre accident (involving hard cider and bird droppings), Tobias must ride the rails to Texas to recover a long-hidden stash of money. Along the way, he's initiated into the hobo brotherhood by Craw, a ribald vagabond-philosopher. Obstacles arise in the form of a saucy prostitute, a flaming boxcar, and a man-eating catfish. But when he meets Sarah, a tough farm girl under a dark curse, he finds out that the greatest challenge of all is love.
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The Dirty Parts of the Bible A Novel edition by Sam Torode Literature Fiction eBooks
There's so much to love about Sam Torode's story and writing. I have 75+ plus books on my Kindle that I've _read_ since August, and The Dirty Parts of the Bible is the first one to grab me and take me to another era from page 1. The style of the prose, the imagery, and the guileless thoughts of a young boy of the 30's come across so vividly and takes you away to another place and time. That's what every good story should do, and many of the contemporary fiction books I read don't have much of this quality.The story made me laugh out loud often in the first chapter of the Kindle sample, and so I had to buy the book right away. I gladly paid $2.99 -- a total no-brainer. The clever interplay of scene, language--and surprisingly scripture and conservative Christian values in a home of a Pastor's son--works beautifully. If you know much about the Bible, this story will strike a chord with you--it's almost like an inside joke. Very clever.
The title has such a hook and sounds like the story itself may be "dirty," but it's not. There's some naughty parts in the story that's the kind of stuff that makes kids laugh in the back of a classroom. The title fits the story and the character of Tobias Henry.
Sam Torode is a book designer, and it's clear that the same level of care and creativity he used for this book's cover and titillating title went into writing this Huckleberry-Finn-for-Adults story of Tobias Henry.
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The Dirty Parts of the Bible A Novel edition by Sam Torode Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
The Dirty Parts of the Bible might just be the long-awaited Great American Novel. Like post-Columbus America, it sprouts from Biblical seeds and then spreads its railroad track branches from a preacher's pulpit in Michigan, through a St Louis brothel, and into a Texas ranch. We experience the odyssey of a young man who searches for lost treasure, his identity, and the alchemy of transforming lust to love. We are enchanted by a young woman who, like the land itself, is protected by the spirit of an Indian warrior. We meet a cast of characters so beautifully developed they might have sprung from the synchronized pens of great American novelists like Twain, Steinbeck, Faulkner, Wolfe (both of them) and Robbins. One of those characters, a Socrates-invoking hobo, tells us that "myths and fairy tales aren't lies - they're deeper truths." That just about sums up the essence - and magic - of this brilliant book.
As a bestselling author (Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and 8 other books), I can say that Sam Torode is a writer's writer.
A great coming of age story set in 1936, Tobias grows up in Michigan far from his extended family and his Texas roots. The only son of a hard line Baptist preacher, who turned his back on his family after finding God, Tobias finds himself cut off from almost everyone. His father's religious beliefs define God as a vengeful and punishing god. His mother is loving and compassionate and works to bring understanding between father and son. Tobias has a few friends but his life is not the normal life of most Michigan boys.
After an unforeseen event, Tobias must return to Texas and the extended family he hasn't seen since his early childhood. Leaving the tiny Michigan town is an adventure in itself and the lessons and growth waiting for Tobias out in the world and in his head and heart are many. Tobias has spent his life looking for answers, answers that he might find on his journey.
This book was so good. Coming of age stories are tricky, it's so easy to slip over the line into manipulated, contrived, formulaic emotionfests. I know lots of people who enjoy those kind of books but I'm not one of them. I don't like stories that manipulate my emotions for me. This book was well written. The characters were very well drawn and you watched them flesh out and grow page by page. They capture your interest and keep it through out.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys good writing and stories with substance. The messages in this book are many and beautifully and lightly given. No heavy handed personal pulpit. Despite the title the book is not a heavy Christian leaning story, although there is a good deal about the Christian religion since Tobias's father is a Baptist preacher. In the end the book has more to do with being true to yourself and love and believing in the goodness we can't see. Although you have to read the book to get the full effect of how wonderfully Mr. Torode expresses these concepts through his amazing and interesting characters. I have not begun to do them justice. If you enjoy good books, pick this one up. If coming of age stories are your genre in reading, don't miss this one! If you are interested in branching out, trying something new, try this book. It's funny and quirky and interesting with a great message. As usual, because I see so many posts complaint about it, I will mention that their is some "bad language" in the book so if you can't tolerate any four letter words OR if you have absolutely no sense of humor as far as religion is concerned then you should just skip this book. Mr. Torode doesn't make fun of God but he does illustrate a young man searching for his own faith and I've meet some people who get very uncomfortable when the bible is questioned or explored.
Otherwise buy a copy of this book and enjoy. I can't imagine any other audience of readers who wouldn't enjoy this book and feel they got something good back from reading it!!
I stumbled upon this book while looking for something to read on a train trip. The best decision I’ve made recently was clicking “Buy”. This is truly a hidden treasure – much like when I discovered Second Hand Lions on video. It’s a real gem.
Tobias is the son of a fire and brimstone Baptist Preacher man who finds himself in a pickle. He’s gone against his teachings, gotten himself all liquored up, drove his car into the side of a building, gone blind, has been expelled by the elders and will be losing his home in the near future. He sends his son Tobias off to his home state of Texas to retrieve a sack of money he hid there when he got the calling from the Lord. As a young man Tobias has come to hate his father and is only interested in learning more about the fair sex but he takes the $37 that is funding the trip (this is the depressions so $37 goes a long way) and figures he may or may not go to Texas.
Along the way he hooks up with a hobo named Craw who shows the boy the ropes and how to live on the road. He meets colorful characters who paint the life and times of the depression era with humor and charm. Of course Tobias loses the map, but the two kings of the road find their way to the family farm and immediately are welcomed by the eccentric relatives who seem nothing like his dad.
How life, love and fortune come together may not be the way Tobias had hoped but the story is so amusing and charming the reader will be hoping for more. I loved this book
There's so much to love about Sam Torode's story and writing. I have 75+ plus books on my that I've _read_ since August, and The Dirty Parts of the Bible is the first one to grab me and take me to another era from page 1. The style of the prose, the imagery, and the guileless thoughts of a young boy of the 30's come across so vividly and takes you away to another place and time. That's what every good story should do, and many of the contemporary fiction books I read don't have much of this quality.
The story made me laugh out loud often in the first chapter of the sample, and so I had to buy the book right away. I gladly paid $2.99 -- a total no-brainer. The clever interplay of scene, language--and surprisingly scripture and conservative Christian values in a home of a Pastor's son--works beautifully. If you know much about the Bible, this story will strike a chord with you--it's almost like an inside joke. Very clever.
The title has such a hook and sounds like the story itself may be "dirty," but it's not. There's some naughty parts in the story that's the kind of stuff that makes kids laugh in the back of a classroom. The title fits the story and the character of Tobias Henry.
Sam Torode is a book designer, and it's clear that the same level of care and creativity he used for this book's cover and titillating title went into writing this Huckleberry-Finn-for-Adults story of Tobias Henry.
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