Interesting story based on the idea that God is test-marketing the rapture in a small Kansas town, by inspiring an 11-year-old boy to prophesy its imminence. And things predictably go straight to hell. This was satiric, yes, but not as funny as I expected. Also I found the ending somewhat non-conclusive--I'm sure this was the author's point but I wish he'd done more with it. Overall, not a bad way to spend a few hours. I got The End is Now as a free download, so I think the least I owe the author is a review. Long story short, I loved it. It is reminiscent of some of Stephen King’s best works, or maybe Frank Peretti’s Visitation, which start with an average town, find a way to isolate it, and then have something incredible happen. The results not only define the book’s characters, but also speak to the human condition. This book will especially resonate with people who grew up in church; though I think anyone will enjoy it. It is witty, insightful—sometimes irreverent—but also just plain awesome. It is a character driven work (as the chapter titles clearly reinforce) which could’ve been boring or slow. However, I didn’t find that to be the case at all. The extensive backstory is interesting and spot on in so many places. It reads fast. And the ending is perfect!The End is Now is well worth buying.
What do You think about The End Is Now (2009)?
Loved this book. Its very witty and extremely well written. The Rapture with a sense of humor.
—Devin
