I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. I absolutely had not idea what I was getting into. It took only about a few pages into the plot and I was dumfounded. This book exceeded my expectations! It was a wonderful surprise a refreshing novel filled with amazing ideas, intriguing characters, and humor, lots of humor.

Duncan Whitehead is a very talented author that provided a plot that was entertaining but it also made me dig deep into my conscious and give myself a self check about who I am all about, and what I am doing here. What I found intriguing was the idea of Jesus being here on earth living among us as a normal man. It makes me wonder what would people do if someone really did try to prove that he was Jesus. How would we judge him?

The book was very charming and made it very difficult for me to put it down. It is written in an exceptional way that shows the author’s amazing ability to put out a fascinating story. It is truly an wonderful read.

The author introduces a very likable character Seth Miller, who resides in New York. He is single and has a very successful job. It is a meeting with his mother that changes everything in his life, as he knew it. I honestly laughed a lot while going through the pages but I also found myself wondering… what if?

Seth became the reluctant Jesus and he is utterly not ready to face the challenges presented to him, by God himself. God comes to him not in the strong deep voice from Heaven but a normal conversation. I thought it was extremely funny when he thought that God was crazy and suffering from ADHD. I laughed out loud when Seth and his disciples Bob Nancy and Maggie De Lynne try to tell everyone that Jesus is back on earth. The events that take place are hilarious and greatly enjoyable, especially when he gets the assignment of performing miracles and everything goes utterly haywire.

Duncan Whitehead created characters that are very well liked and introduced a wonderful blend of emotions such as action, wonder, fascination, shock, humor, and amazement.
This really was unlike any other novel I have ever ready and I loved it. I would be happy to recommend this book to any person that has an open heart and an open mind and is willing to spend a few hours enjoying a very well written book with a lot of humor, and adventures. ( )

If God is an Englishman, what would the devil's voice sound like? Readers can find out in Duncan Whitehead's the Reluctant Jesus, where thirty-year-old Jewish architect Seth learns some very surprising news from his parents. By turns zany, hilarious, seriously thought-provoking, and odd, this is not a novel for the easily offended. But its humor is delightfully up to date, its characters are thoroughly human and likeable (even when not human), and the plotline keeps you guessing right to the end.

With truths alternately revealed and obscured, miracles intriguingly reinvented, and disciples gathered at the bar, the story invites readers into a secular life turned upside down and some serious pondering on the sins of absent fathers. Meanwhile the world just might be going to end with a whimper or a bang.

Imagine Christopher Moore's Gospel according to Biff set in New York around the turn of the millennium and you'll get the idea. There's a wonderful cat, one seriously cool doorman, fearsome traffic and daunting weather, plus the inevitable question of just how much is under divine control. The dialog is smoothly convincing, as is the narrator's voice. And there's even a certain logic to it all. A few unedited Americanisms are easily excused in an American raconteur, and my only complaint is the cover had me thinking in all the wrong directions. I really enjoyed the story.

Disclosure: I was given a free copy and I offer my honest review; I loved it!
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This book was a mixture of science fiction,fantasy and religion. The storyline revolves around Jewish architect 32 year old Seth Miller. Seth's mother tells him he is the Messiah, he does not believe her, but when God calls him on the phone he accepts his calling. He tries to work a few miracles but to no avail, actually they backfire badly. This is a fun book to read, some spots made me laugh out loud.
I highly recommend this book to people no matter what genre they prefer.
Bravo!!!!!

***I received this book from the author in return for and honest review***** ( )

What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make His way home? Okay, I'll admit to humming that Alanis Morisette song to myself as I was reading this very amusing yarn. Based on the author's description of God, I'll also admit to seeing John Cleese in my head every time he spoke or appeared. There are so many funny moments in this text that they are bound to bring up classic references from the world of comedy; everyone from Monty Python and Spike Milligan to Woody Allen and yes, quite possibly the Marx brothers. While tongue-in-cheek humor is subtle, it is also a difficult skill that is hard to successfully pull off. Luckily for the world, the British are masters of it and despite the American story, characters and setting, the author's wonderful British sensibility shines through. It's also worth mentioning that although religion is mentioned quite a lot, as far as I can tell, no religious groups were harmed during the narration of this story. ( )