Official Review: On the Steps of St. Dymphna by Tony Rocco

Leen282 · Post by **Leen282** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:14

Intriguing! I wonder what conclusion I will come to, if John has gone mad or if he had an enlightening experience. Or perhaps a bit of both. I am going to add this one to my shelves!

Aan Granados · Post by **Aan Granados** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:18

This sounds really funny. I can imagine Jim Carrey playing the part of John. Thanks for your review.

Dominik_G · Post by **Dominik_G** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:20

I can't even begin to imagine what On the Steps of St. Dymphna might be like - it sounds like a really unique book. Thank you for your great review!

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 16 Oct 2020, 10:21

Did John really have an authentic spiritual experience on the “magic bed” or did he just go mad?

Is there a difference? I mean, what could be a mystical experience for a Wiccan would be considered madness by a fundamentalist Christian.
You pose very interesting questions. I can't wait to read this book! Thank you!

Honest-reviewer · Post by **Honest-reviewer** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:24

This book seems interesting.. I’m curious to read this after reading your review. I think I might John’s character. Thanks for your insightful review!

Fliesie01 · Post by **Fliesie01** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:27

This is a very detailed review without any spoilers, you made it very interesting to read. Thank you for the thorough review.

Iva Stoyanova · Post by **Iva Stoyanova** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:30

I'm not sure if I'll enjoy this book. However, the main character sounds interesting, and I'm sure the book will be a great fit for fans of absurdist fiction.

Christine4E · Post by **Christine4E** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:37

What an unusual and thought provoking topic to write a book about! Its good to question what is real, and what is only so because of our own perceptions. Some beliefs are as farcical as becoming a pastor for the church of the Godhead of the Bed. It sound like a book worth reading.

Mai Tran · Post by **Mai Tran** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:43

Great review. Thank you for the insights. I really wasn’t expecting a humorous take on spiritual awakening. This should be a refreshing read. Did John experience an enlightenment, or did he go mad? I love that it’s up to readers’ interpretation.

Jsovermyer · Post by **Jsovermyer** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:45

This is a strange fiction story of a man who has a religious epiphany while on a magic bed. It is an absurdist fantasy that really makes you think. Congratulations to the author for being chosen as BOTD. Thanks to the reviewer. I thoroughly enjoyed your review.

Nkoo · Post by **Nkoo** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:49

A fast-paced, thought-provoking absurdist fiction book with a dash of humor appears intriguing. Lovers of this genre will surely enjoy reading it. Thanks for your interesting review.

Holly Bernier · Post by **Holly Bernier** » 16 Oct 2020, 10:58

I can't say I've ever heard of the absurdist fiction genre. I enjoyed the review very much, and think I'll check this book out just for the humor of it alone.

Abacus · Post by **Abacus** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:06

"On the Steps of St. Dymphna" by Tony Rocco - Fiction: very funny and very readable with authentic characters. John has a mystical experience lying on a bed which he eventually purchases from the store. The bed changes him and he becomes Pastor John ministering to the homeless... Thanks for the great review.

Lucille27 · Post by **Lucille27** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:08

I enjoyed a lot reading your review. It's been a long time since I read something from this genre, but this book definitely sounds as a starting point to return to it. Thanks so much.

Miss_BeckyG · Post by **Miss_BeckyG** » 16 Oct 2020, 11:11

I'm not sure if the absurdist fiction genre is for me. The book does sound intriguing and John as a character gives the book such an interesting dimension. Did John turn mad or did his life get alterered after the magic bed encounter?