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2020 or My Name is Jesus Christ and I'm Running for President
KIRKUS REVIEW of the novel “2020”
"A political sendup skewers the presidential campaign process."
A Kirkus Review of “2020” describes the novel is an "opus [which] echoes the current state of contemporary unrest in Washington, D.C., and the world at large”, and “an ambitious literary undertaking.”
It says the book is “a unique and humorous political caricature parodying the country’s electoral process, its numerous hypocrisies and mudslinging behaviors, and (if thinly veiled) Donald Trump’s cabinet selection process.“ Kirkus goes on to characterize the novel as a narrative that “more closely resembles a whirlwind kaleidoscopic fever dream than a campaign trail chronology.” It suggest that readers may be “enthralled by Cooper’s creatively inspired grasp on the concept of farcical political lampooning.”
Finally, Kirkus calls "2020" an “eccentric and often hilarious satire”, and concludes that it is "entertainment tailor-made for fans of political fiction who want a fantastical, vividly realized escape from the bizarro reality of contemporary government."
Also, Goodreads' readers have weighed in:
GOODREADS FIVE STAR REVIEWS
"I absolutely loved this book! It was hilarious and at the same time non-heretical. The author did an amazing job portraying a Christ that is non-political in a time when we need a Christ to be involved in our political process. Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. Jesus is ... Jesus, and he's got MY vote!" --Pat Gent, Goodreads.com
“A fantastic read!”
–-Bob Lynne, Goodreads.com
“The thesis of this book will not be liked by Christians. But, Jesus' actual Followers will love it and be empowered by it!”
–-Gary Patton, Goodreads.com
"A political sendup skewers the presidential campaign process."
A Kirkus Review of “2020” describes the novel is an "opus [which] echoes the current state of contemporary unrest in Washington, D.C., and the world at large”, and “an ambitious literary undertaking.”
It says the book is “a unique and humorous political caricature parodying the country’s electoral process, its numerous hypocrisies and mudslinging behaviors, and (if thinly veiled) Donald Trump’s cabinet selection process.“ Kirkus goes on to characterize the novel as a narrative that “more closely resembles a whirlwind kaleidoscopic fever dream than a campaign trail chronology.” It suggest that readers may be “enthralled by Cooper’s creatively inspired grasp on the concept of farcical political lampooning.”
Finally, Kirkus calls "2020" an “eccentric and often hilarious satire”, and concludes that it is "entertainment tailor-made for fans of political fiction who want a fantastical, vividly realized escape from the bizarro reality of contemporary government."
Also, Goodreads' readers have weighed in:
GOODREADS FIVE STAR REVIEWS
"I absolutely loved this book! It was hilarious and at the same time non-heretical. The author did an amazing job portraying a Christ that is non-political in a time when we need a Christ to be involved in our political process. Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. Jesus is ... Jesus, and he's got MY vote!" --Pat Gent, Goodreads.com
“A fantastic read!”
–-Bob Lynne, Goodreads.com
“The thesis of this book will not be liked by Christians. But, Jesus' actual Followers will love it and be empowered by it!”
–-Gary Patton, Goodreads.com
- GenresPolitics
462 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 2015
About the author
Timothy Cooper
8 books17 followers"2020 or My Name is Jesus Christ and I'm Running for President" is Timothy Cooper's second novel. His first was "World One', a story of nuclear war but with a happy ending. Mr. Cooper is also a composer and pianist. He recently released his third CD, "Global Skies." He is also an internationally recognized human rights advocate. He is currently working with several major international companies to help, among other things, low-lying nations grapple with the existential threat of global sea level rise.
Read the Kirkus Review of 2020.
Of 2020, this has been said:
"This book is electric!" "A fantastic read!" "Witty, original and intelligent." "I LOVED IT!" "The author has a killer sense of humor.” "A laugh-out loud comedy." "If this novel is ever understood, it will be deemed a great book." "You will love it!” --Goodreads readers
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The novel's official website is:
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Timothy Cooper's Facebook page is:
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Cooper's first novel, "World One," is a story about nuclear war with a happy ending. It foretells the rise of a new world civilization.
He is also an internationally recognized human rights advocate, (www.world-rights.org) a pianist/composer (www.new-piano-age.com), and a fine arts photographer (www.world-lights.com and www.world-walls.com).
Read the Kirkus Review of 2020.
Of 2020, this has been said:
"This book is electric!" "A fantastic read!" "Witty, original and intelligent." "I LOVED IT!" "The author has a killer sense of humor.” "A laugh-out loud comedy." "If this novel is ever understood, it will be deemed a great book." "You will love it!” --Goodreads readers
Quality Paperback edition:
http://www.amazon.com/2020-Jesus-Chri...
Amazon Kindle.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008...
The novel's official website is:
www.americuspress.com
Timothy Cooper's Facebook page is:
http://www.facebook.com/timothy.coope...
Cooper's first novel, "World One," is a story about nuclear war with a happy ending. It foretells the rise of a new world civilization.
He is also an internationally recognized human rights advocate, (www.world-rights.org) a pianist/composer (www.new-piano-age.com), and a fine arts photographer (www.world-lights.com and www.world-walls.com).
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 2, 2015
The thesis of this book will not be liked by Christians. But, Jesus' actual Followers will love it and be empowered by it!
February 21, 2017
I tried reading this three times but couldn't get past the first hundred pages. It just never gripped me.
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September 1, 2020Painful. Did not finish.
February 25, 2017
A fantastic read!
September 16, 2016
I absolutely loved this book! It was hilarious and at the same time non-heretical. The author did an amazing job portraying a Christ that is non-political in a time when we need a Christ to be involved in our political process.
Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. Jesus is ... Jesus, and he's got MY vote!
Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. Jesus is ... Jesus, and he's got MY vote!
July 15, 2015
"The thesis of this book will not be liked by Christians. But, Jesus' actual Followers will love it and be empowered by it!" -- Gary Patton, Goodreads.com
July 1, 2015
"The thesis of this book will not be liked by Christians. But, Jesus' actual Followers will love it and be empowered by it!" -- Gary Patton, Goodreads.com
January 22, 2016
Couldn't, just couldn't get through this.
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