Anthony Miller (3)Critiques

Really funny! A bit jerky in spots but it made me laugh out loud and that is a good thing.

We start with Satan teaching a class at a college about how the apostles were cannibals. He is plagued with frogs and other end of days plagues. But he is determined not to let the apocalypse happen. He knows that no matter what, he is going to loose, that is why he left Hell. Unfortunately, his hot temper and other worldly abilities make him stand out. His flaming orange Lamborghini is not helping either.

At the same time, Pastor William Cadmon has been guided by the angel Ezekial to find an anti-christ. Governor Dick Whitford has control of several states and is in the process of taking over the country. But he needs to find something to give him the fighting edge. After Satan torches the FBI building, he is spoted by Whitford. Unfortunately, Whitford is also on Satan’s radar which leads to him taking a cross country trip to Texas to find Whitford.

And finally, Liam McEwin used to work for the CIA. But now he runs a guitar shop with a couple stoners. He is called in to figure out what is going on with Satan and Whitford and try and stop anything from causing the apocalypse.

This was a humorous book. I loved all the sarcasm. I admit some of the sarcasm was a bit much and did get a touch tedious when it had to be over explained. One of the funniest parts was the whole fight over getting Satan’s gas turned on.

This is a good story. I really enjoyed it and I think most people will like it.

I received this book from the Library Thing Early Reader Program in exchange for an honest review.

A madcap, zany, sarcastic, Pratchett-esque romp through an impending apocalypse.

Anthony Miller has produced a witty, more than a little nuts, metaphorically packed tale. With characters ranging from a devil taking anger-management lessons, a would-be yogi with over-attachment issues, a slap happy female CIA agent and a hippy who is a hamper short of a picnic you know you're in for a bizarre read.

Apparently there are spelling mistakes, however, I was so engrossed that I didn't notice any (maybe they've since been fixed). The prose did tend to switch between the past and present tense, but I don't think it took much away from the story.

This book is lots of fun and definitely worth checking out.

I howled through most of this book! It was hilarious and incredibly, fantastically out there! The plot of viewing if from the 'evil' side and paring up the two beings who are suppose to be fighting each other (although the 'Jesus' isn't the real Jesus but plays in with the whole Antichrist thing) was genius! I always like the odd story that doesn't follow the typical plot lines and makes one see the other side of the coin. This tale (with a lovely play on the WWJD craze I might add) is just plain unique and out there.

However if you are devout and cannot look at your religion with an open mind STAY AWAY. There are times in this book (like the cannibal theory) that will make you angry and insulted and you'll be throwing the book and writing angry emails to the author about how he's gonna end up in the fiery pits of hell, etc... So save yourself the trouble and pick up another book. Otherwise anyone who is open and looking for a twisted play on another apocalypse story this is for you!! It's a hoot and I guarantee you'll be rooting for the Devil by the end!!½

Free on Kindle. This must have been a giveaway for reviews too. It was readable. Spoilers. I liked some of the characters & I wish there had been more about Liam; it seemed like he should be the counterpoint to Satan but it didn't really work out that way. The satire is pretty easy -- crazy politicians & fundamentalists aren't a hard target.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to read while laughing uncontrollably?

What Would Satan Do? is an hysterical romp with the only weakness being a too rushed ending.

Received via Member Giveaway.½

If you like your end of days filled with snarky characters, snazzy dressed Satan and political overtures, then this is the book for you! A great ride through the Armageddon with a dose of scientific and political twists and turns. It's okay to sometimes root for the devil!

What would Satan do? Good premise. If Satan were to retire and try life on earth, how would he behave, and how would he change our lives in the process?

First, the good. Anthony Miller can write funny. Really funny. In fact, the tone of the book is reminiscent of Tom Robbins' "Another Roadside Attraction," and I'd hoped that Miller could sustain that tone throughout the book, but he couldn't. Miller's Satan is a fun character, but once the focus is off him, the book drags. Festus, one of Austin, Texas,left-behind hippies is trapped in the '70s; Raju, an Asian Indian stereotype just takes up space; Lola, a security agent is little more than eye candy; and Liam, the owner of an Austin guitar store, becomes, only at the end, a plot mover. Miller packs in a corrupt, corpulent governor, a mega-church minister, private armies - including a militant group of old men...but much of this takes the focus off Satan. And that's too bad.

As a fan of Robbins' early writing, I thought this book started out with a lot of promise, and I had high hopes for it. More Satan and fewer peripheral characters. might have gotten it done.

Absolutely Hilarious!!! Just loved this book. I don't think i have ever laughed out aloud so much as i did while reading this book. Fun story, well written, great humor. I hope to read other works by Anthony and hopefully they are as interesting as this one.I got this book as a Library thing giveaway. Would recommend it to others too.

This is a funny and entertaining book with some pretty zany characters. The author does a good job building the plot with some witty humor. While the ending seemed rushed – it was overall an enjoyable book. For a light read and a change of pace I would recommend this book.

Fabulously funny. Bizarre circumstances fit well into the plot and all the characters are memorable. Highly recommended read.

As the first book i've read by this author (in fact i think it's his only one so far) i began with no real expectations, except perhaps that i may be disappointed as i find humorous books can be very hit and miss. I needn't have worried though as it's the funniest book i've read in a long time. Anthony Miller has a sense of humour that i suppose could be termed 'zany' and the premise and story are quite ridiculous. However, i found that just added to the comedy and there are many laugh out loud moments throughout the book. The story gets off to a flying start as we see how Satan deals with the kind of day-to-day problems (work, traffic wardens and dealing with obstinate people in general) that can try the best of us, never mind the Prince of Darkness with his anger management issues! Yes, he does get angry and yes he does smite the odd person or 30 but the author manages to make him come across as very likeable and almost amiable at times.

Satan is without a doubt the most entertaining character in the book. There are other good characters involved, although i found some of their parts less enjoyable and always looked forward to Satans reappearance. In this the author is perhaps a victim of his own success. The finale seemed a little rushed and was not as satisfying as i had hoped. However, in this story the plot really takes a back seat to the comedy. If you're looking for sheer entertainment value from a book then i would definitely recommend 'What would Satan do?' and am looking forward to reading more from this author.

I enjoyed this book in particular the zany humour. I did find myself skimming more than reading however. The tongue in check style was entertaining. It is a fun book.

The title and premise are what interested me in this book. The tongue in cheek writing was interesting, and added bits of humor. The problem with the book is it could have used a few more passes through an editor. There were jerky transitions and shifting points of view all in the same chapter. It was unclear of who the main characters were supposed to be. The title suggested it would be Satan. I would have liked to seem more of what Satan would do, rather than jump around to all different characters and some not really contributing much to the overal story arch.

After reading the title and synopsis, I was hoping I would love this book. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself laughing out loud often as I read it, and I kept having to re-read parts out loud to explain my guffaws to those around me. It is an irreverent take on the Apocalypse, so don't read this book if you are deeply religious with no sense of humor. You won't appreciate it the way I have. I loved the quirky characters and the story line.

My only real complaints are that I would have liked to see a little more fleshing out of Lola's character as well as more on Baphomet. I would have also liked an ending that was a little more fleshed-out as well, as others have noted, it was a great lead-up to a rather flat ending. This is what kept me from giving the book a 5-star rating.

In all, I am looking forward to the next book from Mr. Miller. I am sure it will be a hoot.

I received a free electronic copy of this book from the author via LibraryThing.

It was a bit different to read a book about Satan and what he would do. It was kind of like reading a book about a 2 year old going thru the terrible twos. It did have a good story and it was entertaining. There were a couple of times when you could not help to laugh out loud.½

I loved this book. It almost got 5 stars from me but the ending was somewhat weak. Miller's style of sarcasm was fantastic. Reminded me a bit of Dave Barry but not as slapstick. I laughed throughout the book. I still laugh thinking about the "Flaming Shotgun of Retribution." With humor and comedy I know tastes very greatly so I would assume this will not resonate with some and may even offend others, but if you like good, sarcastic wit, this is probably for you. Going back to the ending, I was expecting a grand finale and it kind of sputtered. There was a twist but it was kind of meh. With a reworked ending I'd give it a 5.

Totally un-PC, hilarious, irreverent. Shades of Christopher Moore. Satan's anger management issues reasonate with those of us who some days find ourselves wishing we could also set recalcitrant garage attendants/traffic cops/bogus televangelists on fire

This book was highly entertaining and hilarious. I enjoyed the read thoroughly. It had a refreshing new viewpoint of the end of the world. I loved the plot twist at the end- completely unpredictable.

I had high hopes for "What would Satan do?" but ended up being a little let down. I found the book to be a little boring in the middle with so many characters jumping in and out of the story. Many of the main characters lacked a solid background which was sad because they were so well written and could have been much more intriguing. At times the story did seemed rushed or forced to just get in one more joke or lewd comment.

I loved that Miller equally offended everyone from Satan to Rednecks and made some hilariously great sentiments about the world we live in today with politicians acting crazy and people going spastic about religion. Miller, kept me laughing from beginning to the end and got me thinking about how the end of the world will actually come about, I hope it does involve satan instead of Harold Camping (lol) because nothing would be cooler that Satan in a pinstripe suit, eating ice cream driving down the road in his orange sportscar destroying the world.

In the end I did enjoy WWSD? and hope that maybe a second book will come along and tie up some loose ends with lots more humor that will cause milk to shoot to out of my nose.½

With a title like that, it can only be the beginning of a wild ride. The author doesn't disappoint. This was a funny book from start to finish.

Anthony Miller's "What Would Satan Do?" takes the reader on a wild ride as the Devil tries to stop an apocalypse that started without him.
The selection of books taking a humorous approach to the apocalypse has grown recently. Along with Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's "Good Omens", there is also Rob Kroese's "Mercury Falls", and now Miller's "What Would Satan Do?". While each of these authors takes a different humorous tact on the subject, Miller's is certainly the most absurd. Which is saying a great deal for a topic that is almost inherently absurd when used in humor fiction.
I found that there were just a few too many irrelevant characters in this story. The whole storyline about project Baphomet probably could have been left out of the story if it did not lead to the meeting of Whitford/Cadmon and Liam's forces, along with the introduction of Lola. I was a bit disappointed that more was not revealed about Baphomet, it was just sort of left hanging.
One feature that makes the Gaiman/Pratchett and Kroese books so readable is that they follow the conventions of magical realism: most of the story and setting is in the real world following normal conventions, until the absurd heavenly intervention occurs. With Miller's book, it is just one absurd event after another. And while it is very humorous and well written, I found myself pausing to say "really, now there is a group of naked guys running around too?!" It was just a bit much after a while. A touch more of real life would have made the characters a bit more relate able and believable.
Overall, WWSD is a decent, funny read. The ending is a bit abrupt, but still satisfying.

I had a lot of fun reading this. Definitely not for the ultra-conservative or deeply religious, this is a very funny, entertaining read that takes the mickey out of the whole Armageddon idea, complete with angels, demons, corrupt politicians, and the most unlikely Whore of Babylon you'll ever read about.

When Satan gives up hell as a bad idea, he soon finds out that a quiet retirement on earth is not all it's cracked up to be. And when it looks like a crooked politician is starting the end of days without him, Satan decides to step in - to stop it happening.

What happens when an ex-angel with poor impulse control, a talent for swearing and a bad temper decides to try to save the world make for some absolute laugh-out-loud black humor. Personally, I sympathise with the whole elevator issue.

I'm rating this four stars instead of five because in places the humor felt a little forced and jarred a bit for me personally. On the whole though, lots of fun and smoothly done.

Recommended for : Lovers of black humor, horror and fantasy.

Very smartly written. Witty, fast, and at times LOL dialogue. Loved it in many ways. The author definitely entertains you with his quirky characters, droll humor and off the wall scenarios. Very reminiscent of Terry Pratchet. Read it!!!!!

This book is so much fun. I found myself laughing out loud several times. I won't summarize because the summary the author provided says it all.

The characters were well defined and the satire was much appreciated. This book reminded me a little of Christopher Moore's books but with more meat. I will definitely be watching for more by Anthony Miller.