The Gospel According To Larry by Janet Tashjian
It’s always interesting to me when I like a book, but dislike the main character(s). The Gospel According To Larry is the perfect example of this. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading, but I kept waiting to like Josh more. I’ve included the publisher’s description below, but be aware it contains spoilers, as does the back of the paperback version. That really robbed me of the great reveal, a third of the way in.
I’d be interested to know what other books have compelled you at the same time the protagonist repels you.
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Josh Swensen is not your average 17-year-old. At the age of two, he was figuring out algebraic equations with colored magnetic numbers. He is a prodigy who only wants to make the world a better place. Josh’s wish comes true when his virtual alter ego, Larry, becomes a huge media sensation. Larry has his own Web site where he posts sermons on anti-consumerism and has a large following of adults and teens. Meanwhile, Larry’s identity is a mystery to everyone. While it seems as if the whole world is trying to figure out Larry’s true identity, Josh feels trapped inside his own creation. What will happen to the world, and to Larry, if he is exposed?
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