Official Review: Dodging Satan

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Re: Official Review: Dodging Satan

Post by Alice Heritage »

Your insights were interesting, such as the one about how impressionable children are, no matter how smart they are. It's great that this book works on different levels, with some serious topics underlying the humour.
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Post by Nelsy Mtsweni »

I don's see any association between the content of the book and the book's title. Otherwise, I like what the book speaks about and the issues it deals with. It is often convenient for most people to follow traditions and ancient practises , but it is crucial to sometimes just pause, look back and reflect on what they mean, their relevance today, and how they affect other peoople. I think the book is one example of such a rumination.
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Post by turtledonut »

This sounds like an amusing critique of catholic religion. Sounds like a bok I would enjoy. Thank you for your review!
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Post by SweetMelissaV2131 »

Wow...your review has me very interested in this book now! I am not Catholic though, so I am hoping that I fully grasp the religious content that is written from a Catholic point of view. I am looking forward to reading this story. Does the author have any other books?
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Post by onixpam »

Thanks for your review! From the cover, the book looks and sounds attractive. I am not sure if this book is for me, because as a Catholic maybe it goes against my believes. But I am going to try to read it with an open mind. I already grabed a copy of the book.
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Post by starshipsaga »

I doubt this is one I would enjoy, but that's simply down to personal taste and preference of genre. Humor can be tricky, and I tend to prefer very specific types of books and authors when it comes to satire. Still, you have convinced me that this might be a different and fun kind of read for people looking for books about religion and interpretation, and sounds like the author has captured a very unique voice in her protagonist Bridget.
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Thanks for this candid and refreshing review! I liked the analogy of the character to another in a different book by another author. I will read this book ASAP!
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Ahh religion that touchy subject of all things to write a book about. I really wondered what I was getting into from what little I have read. Even the sample I read revealed that there were underlying issues and topics being cleverly interpreted through a child's eyes. The fact that it is a satire made it enjoyable at least and I look forward to reading the rest. Thank you for the review, it really helped me decide if the book was worth reading.
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I think "Bridgett Flagherty" is mind-boggled with too much of her family secrets at her age, which makes her think that Satan do exist and frequents her bedroom when there is a family fight. She is so taken up with grown-ups dilemmas that I can't see how she functions in her own daily life. Your review was expressive enough to encourage others to read the book, but I don't think I would like to read it, satirical writing is not my style. It gives me a creepy feeling.
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Post by Phatpat »

While Dodging Satan: My Irish/Italian sometimes awesome, but mostly creepy, childhood by Kathleen Zamboni McCormick, may be described as funny and entertaining, it sounds as if it deals with some serious issues too.
I would be interested to read this book, thanks for the review.
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Post by Tars »

Great review, and I would have read this book, but unfortunately I dislike those kinda personality, identity and all other crisis that are naturally following maturity.
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Post by Scerakor »

It sounds like this books is is a humorous coming-of-age story backed up by some serious topics surrounding religion. Written in a way to make the reader laugh, it may just tackle some of topics that folks take for granted within their catholic upbringing.
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This sounds like the book really looks at some very serious religious topics in a way that can diffuse the tension.
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Post by Kat Berg »

I am not typically a fan of satire. Nonetheless, this book sounds like it would appeal to me. Satire, especially religious satire, when it is done really well, can go where we are afraid to. I think this book might do just that.
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Post by Miss_BeckyG »

I was intrigued by the title of the book before I read the review. The review certainly piqued my interest in the book. The book touches on a child's interpretation of religion and the implication of the believes imparted by religion.
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