Welcome to Litsy!

My second novel by this author and again I am delighted to have found her. In 92 pages Nothomb narrates the last day of the life of Jesus. When I grabbed the book from the library I had no idea that‘s what the story was about. Profound insights, great questions, fierce love, and even some laugh out loud humor is packed into this novel. I ran to the web to purchase a copy to pass on to friends. I love this author‘s mind.

This is Jesus‘ inner monologue concentrated on his last days - trial, crucifixion and resurrection. The form of the story and prose is very simple in the contrast to the content. Some very powerful and thought provoking moments about religion and meanings of it.

There are many books to be found, where Jesus tells us his story. But this one is written by Amélie Nothomb, and therefore exceptional. I've never before witnessed a Jesus more real, more human like the one here. I couldn't stop thinking of Him sitting in a Starbucks, in deep need to get everything off his soul that's bothering Him.
Some parts of the text are highly critical, therefore, this book isn't for everybody. As a reader you have to ⬇️