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Title:The Book of Joby
Author:Mark J. Ferrari
Book Format:Hardcover
Book Edition:Deluxe Edition
Pages:Pages: 640 pages
Published:August 21st 2007 by Tor Books
Categories:Fantasy. Fiction. Urban Fantasy

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The Book of Joby is an epic fantasy complete in one volume.
 
Lucifer and the Creator have entered, yet again, into a wager they've made many times before, but this time, the existence of creation itself is balanced on the outcome. Born in California during the twilight years of a weary millennium, nine year old Joby Peterson dreams of blazing like a bonfire against the gathering darkness of his times, like a knight of the Round Table. Instead, he is subjected to a life of crippling self-doubt and relentless mediocrity inflicted by an enemy he did nothing to earn and cannot begin to comprehend.
 
Though imperiled themselves, the angels are forbidden to intervene. Left to struggle with their own loyalties and the question of obedience, they watch Lucifer work virtually unhindered to turn Joby's heart of gold into ash and stone while God sits by, seemingly unconcerned. 
 
And so when he is grown to manhood, Joby's once luminous love of life seems altogether lost, and Lucifer's victory assured. What hope remains lies hidden in the beauty, warmth, and innocence of a forgotten seaside village whose odd inhabitants seem to defy the modern world's most inflexible assumptions, and in the hearts of Joby's long lost youthful love and her emotionally wounded son. But the ravenous forces of destruction that follow Joby into this concealed paradise plan to use these same things to bring him and his world to ruin.
 
As the final struggle unfolds, one question occupies every mind in heaven and in hell. Which will prove stronger, love or rage?

 

The Book of Joby is an instant classic of contemporary fantasy.

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Original Title: The Book of Joby
ISBN: 0765316862 (ISBN13: 9780765316868)
Edition Language: English
Literary Awards: Endeavour Award Nominee (2008)

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King Arthur meets the Book of Job - in a nine year old boy. By the author formerly known as the artist Mark Ferrari. (In case you don't know, the premise of the Book of Job is that Satan challenges God that the apparently pious Job, if stripped of his prosperity and his children, would turn against God.)It's a very well-written book. The Arthurian connection is fun, the characters are believable and engaging, and I enjoyed both the Creator character and the bickering, backstabbing, and ineptness

What an entertaining read! The basic premise of the book is that God and the Devil make a wager ("the same stupid bet") at which a little boy named Joby is the center. This time, however, the stakes are higher. Ferrarri tells Joby's story from about age 9 until 40. It is a long book. Yet, while not a particularly difficult read, it is one of my favorites. The reason I gave it four stars and not five is that the ending was a little uneven for me; there was such a dramatic and emotional trajectory

I would probably actually rate this book as 3 1/2 stars. It was definitely entertaining and succeeded in its goal of being a combination of the book of Job, the Arthur legend, and its own unique story. Unfortunately, it doesnt do any of these things as successfully as it could and is a bit over-long. If you have a good three day weekend and nothing else to read I would recommend it though!

yes,I read this.I cried.The writing was terrible.Imagination useless.again,I cried.was reminded of something...O! how poorly written,O! how poorly realized.Every time I hear M. Ward's Post-War,I think of Joby.what am I to do, the moon was full.I think.

I totally enjoyed this book. It was quite entertaining, not the typical book I would pick up to read, but sure glad I did! The story begins with the age old wager between God and Lucifer. The object of their wager is a young boy named Joby. It has angels, demons, magic, love, mild violence and fantasy. I would rate it 4.5 stars if I could. This is one I will read again just to be sure I did not miss anything the first time.

So slow! It was an interesting and enjoyable read, to a point, and I often read large books of this scale. However... The plot dragged on so slowly I became less and less interested and started skimming more...so, 3 stars because it didn't quite make it to the level I thought it would.

Beyond the premise, I thought this book would not hit people over the head with much more religious imagery. But it does and it's done so poorly. God and Lucifer make another pact over Joby's ability to fulfill his duty as a part-time child in the real world and a knight in Camelot. The format was weird. The book is basically: the devil sets a trap, Joby avoids it - rinse, repeat.I didn't like this book and it was not memorable.