God's Country

by Charles Trafford

ISBN: 978-1-4116-4747-3
Copyright: © 2005  Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States

Printed: 400 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

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God’s Country takes a hilarious and irreverent swipe at religious dogma in America. Part Jack Kerouac part Sherman Alexie, it is a hilarious and irreverent novel. Two friends take a less-than-ordinary road trip through the American West. On their journey, they repeatedly encounter a religious couple who are on a pilgrimage to find God. Much to the exasperation of the protagonists, the couple continually finds tangible evidence of their devout faith in the most unlikely places. Despite the novel’s humorous approach, though, there is an underlying poignant message. Without the central characters recognizing it, their own trip becomes something much deeper - a true spiritual awakening. Their journey brings them new insights about their philosophical and spiritual convictions, the meaning of friendship, and the impact that dogma has on our beliefs, our culture, and our environment.

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God's Country [ No Rating ] 28 Jan 2006
GOD'S COUNTRY by Charles Trafford is a most engaging story--sometimes funny, sometimes sad and reflective, and sometimes very poignant--especially the Epilogue. The author has developed well-rounded characters who are quite believable, and whose conversations are natural--never awkward or stiff. The imagery is fabulous! I often re-read passages because they were so beautifully constructed and just filled with remarkable awareness and sensitivity to detail.

I recommend this book with no reservations, and I do hope the author will continue writing. I'd love to read more of his excellent and creative work.
God's Country [ No Rating ] 15 Jan 2006
I loved this book! I couldn't put it down and did not want it to end. It grabs you and keeps you throughout the whole book. It's a book that stays with you and you think about long after you've finished reading. Can't wait for Mr. Tafford's next novel!
Four Thumbs Up! [ No Rating ] 4 Dec 2005 (updated 4 Dec 2005)
This novel seems so real at times, that we felt as though we were reading a journal. Having road-tripped extensively throughout the US ourselves, we were truly drawn into the story as if we were there. We found ourselves repeatedly pulling out the atlas to follow the route, and straining to recall the details of every road along the way.

We had to keep reminding ourselves that this was a novel, and that the line between fact and fiction was uncertain at best. Every detail seemed so real, that we thought of events as actual experiences related by a close friend, or even some distant recollection from our own memories.

Two thumbs up from both of us! Can't wait for Mr. Trafford's next novel.
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29 Oct 2005 (updated 29 Oct 2005)
This book made me laugh out loud, and cry a little as well. I give it three enthusiastic thumbs up (and Scout gives it four paws)!!

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